Steven Battelle 107.5 Carats Ruby Sterling Silver Bracelet
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
33 individual faceted pear shaped pink ruby stones from 6 x 9 mm to 9 x 15 mm are interlinked to form this beautiful and comfortable bracelet set in silver.
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
ADA Jewelry Ruby and Diamond Adjustable Bracelet, Brand New
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: 2.01 Carat Ruby and Diamond Adjustable Bracelet in 14K White Gold Creator: ADA Jewelry Stones: Diamonds (56 round, 1.16ct, GH SI) & Rubies (3 oval, 0.85ct, GH VS...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro 14k Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Wide Buckle Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Retro Year: 1935-1950 Metal: 14 Karat Rose Gold Gemstones: Ruby (13) Carat Weight: 0.75 Cut: French Calibrè Color: Pinkish Red Clarity: Transparent Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Elegant 18K Gold Ruby 1.42ct & Diamond 1.44ct Bracelet, New Design
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This bracelet features a graceful design crafted in 18-carat gold, adorned with sparkling RUBY & DIAMOND.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Elegant 18K Gold Ruby 3.13ct & Diamond 0.32ct Bracelet, New Design
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This bracelet features a graceful design crafted in 18-carat gold, adorned with sparkling RUBY & DIAMOND.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Lattice Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Lattice Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold Description: This striking bracelet is composed of a richly woven lattice of round-cut rubies, each individually prong-set in 18...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Ruby Diamond Double Dragon Wrap Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Details Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 101.5 grams Fit: approx 7.25-inch wrist Width: approx 13 mm to 28 mm Rubies: approx 1.00 carat total cabochon round and pear Diamonds: approx 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby, Diamond And Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1935
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ruby, diamond and platinum bracelet, featuring a repeating pattern of three sets of four baguette-cut rubies, in channel settings and three sets of geometric motifs, set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Rubies and Diamonds Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 1.60 carats approx. Diamonds 1.50 carats approx. 8 inch length with lobster clasp Bracelet can be clasped at any length Handcrafted from 18 ka...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Square rubies, round diamonds, platinum, signed Tiffany & Co. Diamonds: 60 round diamonds with approximate total weight of 1.80 - 2.10 carats Size/Dimensions: 18.0 cm (7 in) Gross We...
Diamond, Ruby
Pearls, Rubies, Garnets, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a clasp in rose gold and silver studded with pearls and rubies.
Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage bangle!! Perfect to stack & layer. Bangle Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Width: 6.2mm Weight: 19.4 Grams Wrist Size: Approximately 7 Inches Accented b...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Cuff Bracelet In 18k Two Tone Gold.
Located in New York, NY
Ruby And Diamond Cuff Bracelet In 18k Two Tone Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$14,500 / item
Platinum and 18k YG TT Ruby Cabochon Bracelet
By Jan Feld
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Cabochon Bracelet set in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum TT, featuring 12.92ct of Cabochon Rubies and 1.60ct TW of Round Brilliant Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Wide Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking bracelet showcasing a vibrant array of mixed-cut rubies and round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Every section is linked to a flower mounted with a central ruby and four diamonds. This bracelet was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Rubies and Diamonds Bracelet
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.20 carat approx. Diamonds 1.35 carats approx. 8 inch length with lobster clasp Bracelet can be clasped at any length Also available in variou...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Invisibly Set Bracelet Crafted Gold.
Located in New York, NY
Invisibly set ruby and diamond bracelet crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$4,817Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Ruby & Morganite Tennis Bracelet, 14.13ct.
Located in Houston, TX
As well as 18 round cut rubies weighing 2.95 carats with a color grade (H).
Morganite, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retrò bracelet in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with flowers studded with rubies and a central diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Superb Ruby Diamond 14k Two-Tone Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb tennis bracelet featuring a set of perfectly match vivid red gem quality rubies weighting approximately 17.88 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Birthstone July Ruby Gold Bead Bracelet, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Ruby beads, faceted, in saturated red. No gold stations, no interruptions, just a continuous strand of color. The 14K clasp does the work quietly. Ruby, 2mm x 4mm (India) 14K gold c...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Mattia Cielo 18Kt Gold Ruby & Black Diamond Bracelet
By Mattia Cielo
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Modern Design 18Kt White Gold Mattia Cielo Bracelet features 11x11mm square links filled with loose Melee size Rubies totaling 7.35 carats and one link with Black Diamonds total...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet, 1.44ct & 1.42ct
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 1.44 CTS RUBY: 1.42 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 7.90 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 7.33 GRAMS CODE: BH FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 18.04CTW Diamond Buckle Bracelet made with Ruby Beads
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning 18.04CTW Diamond buckle bracelet made with Ruby Beads, crafted in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Multi color sapphire ruby diamond natural bracelet 14kt 12456*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
.50ct natural round cut diamonds g color/vs 2 clarity .60ct natural green tzavorites .80ct natural blue sapphires .30ct natural pink sapphires .50ct natural red/pink rubies 6 grams ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
43.71 cts of Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite multicolored bracelet is a testament to fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Link Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure realized with geometric shapes studded with diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure studded with diamonds for all the carved structure and, between of them, rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby Heart Bangle Bracelet White Enamel Gold Stacking Cuff
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Bangle Bracelet White Enamel Gold Statement Designer: J DAUPHIN The Ruby Heart Bangle is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass with a hand inlaid white enamel surface, ce...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
$12,000Sale Price|25% Off
Marchak Paris Sapphire Ruby Pearl Gold Torsade Bracelet
By Marchak
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Sapphire, ruby, and pearl torsade bracelet. The beautifully crafted clasp is finished with square cut rubies and sapphire.
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.8 cts of Sapphire, Ruby and Tanzanite Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
To add a touch of sparkle, the bracelet is adorned with 62 white round diamonds, totaling 0.6 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, White and Rose Gold Twisted Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion design bracelet in 14k white and rose gold, made of 13 sections of twisted rose and white gold motifs, studded with diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
3.50 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Brick Flexible Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's mid-century vintage 1.5 inch wide brick mesh buckle bracelet set with 23 round red natural certified no heat Rubies.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 24 Carat Burmese Rubies Diamond Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
stunning bracelet is a true masterpiece, featuring 13 natural oval red Burma rubies with a total weight of approximately 20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 12.06ct Bracelet in 18K Gold, Designer Made, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Bracelet is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby 12.50ct & Diamond 1.68ct Bracelet in 18K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Bracelet is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage cabochon cut sapphire ruby 22k yellow gold bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Complementing the sapphires are 4 cabochon cut rubies totaling approximately 1.00 carat, adding vivid red contrast that enhances the bracelet’s dramatic color interplay and creates a...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Flower Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful bangle bracelet showcasing cabochon shaped ruby, sapphire, and emerald, surrounded by brilliant diamond petals.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Ruby Silver Rose Gold Bracelet, 1890s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The bracelet is made of silver and rose gold and set with cushion cut and rose cut diamonds and pre-cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Bracelet Tennis with Rubies and Diamonds White Gold
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Bracelet Tennis with Rubies and Diamonds White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby 2.28ct & Diamond 5.08ct Bracelet in 18K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Bracelet is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
J. Birnbach 14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ruby and diamond bracelet is a timeless expression of color, craftsmanship, and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby
1960's Ruby 27.70cts Diamond Platinum Floral Wrap Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Statement Bracelet a Floral Symphony This exquisite Vintage Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Statement Bracelet combines opulence with artistry,...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14K Gold Ruby Diamond Buckle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully made piece is accented with vibrant natural rubies and sparkling diamonds, adding rich color and brilliance to the bold gold design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Cuff Bracelet White Enamel Star Studded Statement Cuff
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Cuff Bracelet White Enamel Star Studded Statement Cuff Designer: J DAUPHIN Available for immediate delivery.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Natural diamonds Pearl Ruby oxidized silver hinged bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Diamond- 0.75cts Diamond type: Pave diamonds Diamond color: White Metal: Silver Metal Purity: Sterling Silver or 92.5% Pure silver Color of Metal- Oxidized silver Gemstone= Pearl an...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$14,080Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14K Gold Ruby Diamond Buckle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully made piece is accented with vibrant natural rubies and sparkling diamonds, adding rich color and brilliance to the bold gold design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
10 Carat Burmese Ruby & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking bracelet is crafted in 14K yellow gold and set with an impressive combination of natural Burmese rubies and natural diamonds, totaling approximately 10.00 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin 1950s Diamond Ruby Platinum Vintage Ribbon Bracelet
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of hinged links prong, bead, and channel set with rubies and diamonds as scrolling ribbon motifs with buckle hinges Featuring three stations tab set with emerald cut diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This wonderful bracelet features an impressive 239 round cut rubies, totalling to an approximate weight of 8.00 carats, all mounted in 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950's 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950's 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Bangle Bracelet - The bangle is set with 14 round light color rubies weighing approximately 2.50ct total weight.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
ZYDO Ruby & Diamond Domed Stretch Bracelet 18K Rose Gold
By ZYDO
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite stretch bracelet is colorful and eye-catching. The bracelet is 18K Rose Gold There are 12.81Carats of beautiful rubies, There are 0.77Carats round diamonds Diamond Qua...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Flower Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond bracelet features a row of especially calibrated square rubies flanked by a bridge set with round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamonds Ruby Bangle Bracelet Parisian Posh Deco*
Located in New York, NY
Parisian Pink Posh 142.94ct Synthetic pink sapphire bangle bracelet. Pink, Transparent & Emerald cut. 30.89 x 24.25 x 18.20mm 3.30ct. natural diamonds: Rounds, G color Vs-2 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$11,907Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The sleek and elegant style complements the attire beautifully, whether it's the bride wearing it herself, or as a gift to her bridesmaids to wear on the D’day. Emerald, Ruby and Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990's 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This striking 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet features intricate hand-engraved detailing accented with bezel-set natural gemstones.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Diamond Horse Head Bangle Ruby Eye 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Details Type: Bangle Bracelet Motif: Horse / Equestrian Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Diamonds & Rubies Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.80 Carats Diamond Cut: Brilliant R...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Élan 18K Gold Diamond Ruby & Onyx Swirl Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and sculptural vintage bracelet by Élan, crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and designed in a dramatic swirling motif.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Peridot Bracelet 14K Gold Flower
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
It is set with natural Earth mined gemstones arranged in flower theme: Rubies, Sapphires, Peridots, and Diamonds. There are 19 sapphire flowers and 19 ruby flowers.
Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 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.
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.
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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.