Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond bracelet features oval cut faceted rubies of brilliant hues for a total of approximately 10 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond bracelet features oval cut faceted rubies of brilliant hues for a total of approximately 10 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby GIA and Diamond Gold Wide Statement Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Ruby GIA and Diamond Gold Wide Statement Bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 5.14 ct Platinum Natural Burma Ruby & Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite tennis bracelet is a captivating piece, showcasing vibrant red rubies perfectly complemented by sparkling white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet features oval cut faceted heated rubies of brilliant hues for a total of approximately 29 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Natural Ruby Briolette Double Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Natural Ruby Briolette Double Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Elegant and refined, this pre-owned vintage bracelet features a series of natural AA-quality rubies beautifully fac...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant and distinctive bracelet from the 1970s, featuring rows of cabochon turquoise accented by ruby, sapphire, and diamond floral motifs.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,310Sale 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
Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcraft 14 karat yellow gold and 800 karat silver bangle bracelet. Handmade by craftsmen assembled with diamonds and ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
$6,960Sale Price|20% Off
4.78 Carat Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18K White Gold Oval Cut Rubies in Halo
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this vibrant bracelet features a bold yet refined design with richly saturated rubies and brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Bracelet 18 Karat Gold Gourmet Links, Rubies and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Cartier 18k yellow Gold Gourmet Link Bracelet with 22 Rubies and 132 Diamonds. Each link is set with 1 ruby and 6 Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14K Gold Ruby and Diamond Buckle Bracelet with Brick Link
Located in Venice, CA
This classic bracelet exemplifies the retro vibe. The bracelet contains 29 natural rubies for a TCW of 0.7 carats of rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond cuff bracelet features 6 oval cut rubies of pigeon blood color and crystalline texture for a total of 11.54 carats.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ladies Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Ruby Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Roberto Coin Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 6.50 inches Width: 18.40 mm Weight: 56.50 grams ROBERTO COIN Designer made hammer finished 18K yellow go...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
3.05 Carat Natural Burmese Rubies and Diamonds Bracelet Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful bracelet made in Platinum featuring 3.05 Carats Natural Burmese Rubies and 1.69 Carats Natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
6.16 Carats Unheated Rubies and Diamonds Tennis Bracelet Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful bracelet made in Platinum featuring 6.16 Carats Natural, Unheated Rubies and 0.18 Carats Natural Diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Tennis Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond bracelet features oval cut faceted rubies of brilliant hues and crystalline texture for a total of approximately 25 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Tennis Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond bracelet features oval cut faceted rubies of brilliant hues and crystalline texture for a total of approximately 25 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Tennis Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond bracelet features oval cut faceted rubies of brilliant hues and crystalline texture for a total of approximately 25 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Tennis Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond bracelet features oval cut faceted rubies of brilliant hues and crystalline texture for a total of approximately 25 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beaded Ruby Macrame Bracelet With Pave Diamonds In Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:4.01g, Diamond:2.07ct, Ruby:5.46ct
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Natural Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald 13.05CTS Bracelet in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 14K Solid Gold (stamped) BLUE-SAPPHIRE, EMERALD, RUBY: 13.05 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 7.46 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 4.79 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa...
Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$21,470Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Handmade Ruby Tennis Bracelet with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Handmade Ruby Tennis Bracelet with Diamonds in 18K gold showcases 7.5 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 1.65 carats of diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Star Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1960s. Our opinion : A ruby and diamond bracelet that fits perfectly on the wrist.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mesh Bracelet with Rubies
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960s 14K Yellow Gold Mesh Bracelet with Enamel Flowers and Rubies - The bracelet measures 7 inches long and .6 inches wide in the center.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Lucky Horseshoe Sapphire Ruby Seed Pearl Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage bracelet is solid 14k yellow gold. It features genuine seed pearls, a natural sapphire, a natural ruby and genuine diamond.
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s 18k Diamond Sapphire ruby Yellow Gold Wide Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Additional Details: Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Ruby: 4.80 carats Sapphire: 3.00 carats Diamonds: 0.50 carats H-I.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Black Diamond Pave Snake Bracelet Ruby Eyes 6.36 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
"It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Rubies = 0.05 Carats Black Diamonds = 6.31 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
Ruby and Diamond Flexible Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond bracelet features oval cut faceted rubies of brilliant hues for a total of approximately 39 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,255Sale Price|30% Off
14k 2-Tone Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Bracelet, Containing 25 Oval Rubies of Gem
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k 2 tone gold ruby and diamond bracelet, containing 30 round rubies of gem quality weighing 2.79cts. and 15 round full cut diamonds; color "G", clarity VS and weight .98pts. measur...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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
NWT $19, 000 Important 18KT Gold Large Fancy Ruby Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT Gold Sparkling Fancy Ruby Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet. Bangle FEATURES Magnificent Rare Gorgeous Fancy Large...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,050Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 2.90ct Pear Ruby & 0.74ct Diamond Fine Chain Bracelet
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A refined study in color, fire, and feminine elegance, this handcrafted 18k gold bracelet showcases six exceptional pear‑cut rubies totaling 2.90 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Green Enamel, Diamond and Ruby Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous David Webb Frog bracelet is amazing and for a smaller wrist. Made in 18 kt., the stylized frog with braided legs applied all over with green enamel, accented throughou...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
19.22 Carats Ruby Pave Bangle Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
19.22 Carats Total Weight Ruby Pave Oval Bangle Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold Oval Shaped Pave Bangle Bracelet features 19.22 carats Round Rubies Pave set in 18k Rose Gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Buccellati Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Open Cuff Wide Bangle Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
The intricate detailing and the deep red rubies make this bracelet a unique addition to any fine jewelry collection, embodying the timeless elegance that Buccellati is known for.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby, Diamond 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A most classic and luxurious vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bangle bracelet. This 18-karat yellow gold bangle sets seven emerald-cut rubies east/west, alternating with round brilliant di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Snake Bangle Serpent Bracelet Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Bangle Serpent Bracelet Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Bangle is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass, featuring three sculptural snake heads positi...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
14k Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Cord Bolo Bracelet
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
3,20 g 14k Gold 0,27 ct Diamond 0,5 ct Ruby Minimum diameter: 6 CM Maximum diameter: 11 cm
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Tutti Frutti Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire 73.50cttw 18K Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this high jewelry Tutti Frutti bracelet is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold. Featuring intricately carved gemstone leaves in emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k 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
$17,500 / item
Antique Style 24.71 Carat Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 14K gold & sterling silver with blackened finish.
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Wide Cuff Bracelet, 7.5 inches - 33.4g
Located in Providence, RI
This striking 18k wide cuff bracelet captivates with its celestial-inspired design and intricate craftsmanship.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$36,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional original bracelet by Tiffany & Co., crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and weighing approximately 50 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Bracelet In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$10,404 / 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
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
18K Yellow Gold 5.20ct Ruby and 7.02ct Diamond Hinged Bracelet
Located in Broomall, PA
This stunning bracelet features a sophisticated and symmetrical design set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet Description: A striking Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet composed of intricately woven 18K yellow gold li...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A beautiful bracelet handmade in 18K gold. It is set in 1.19 carats of baguette emeralds, 1.63 carats baguette rubies and baguette blue sapphire.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
3.66 Carat Ruby and Diamond bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
3.66 Carat Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold This magnificent Oval shape Ruby Flower Bracelet is incredulous.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamonds, Rubies, Vintage Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Bracelet in 14 karat rose gold structure, consisting of three rows studded with diamonds and many little rubies flowers.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$53,550Sale Price|30% Off
24.29 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
38 beautifully matched Emerald Cut Rubies weighing 21.76 Carats and randomly spaced with 5 Emerald Cut White Diamonds weighing 2.53 Carats. Set in 18 Karat White Gold. Measures 7 in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sculptural Chain Cuff Cross Bracelet Ruby Gold Catholic J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Chain Cuff Cross Bracelet Ruby Gold Catholic J Dauphin Designer: J Dauphin The Ruby Cross Chain Cuff is a symbolic sculptural piece by J Dauphin, drawing inspiration fr...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
A Handcrafted 18KT Gold Traditional Ponchi Style Bracelet with Natural Rubies
Located in Jaipur, IN
Inspired by a royal Indian jewelry, this 18kt Gold Ponchi Bracelet is a striking blend of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary sophistication.
Ruby, Gold
14.35ct Natural Spinel, Ruby, Sapphire, Green Garnet diamonds bracelet Gemline*
Located in New York, NY
Gem-line Prime 12.20ct Natural Sapphires, Ruby, Green Garnet, & Spinel bracelet. Red, Blues, Orange, Yellows and pinks Beautiful colors sparkles and diamonds dazzle Diamon...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, 14k 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
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Bracelet In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bracelet Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.58 carats with Diamond 3.44 carats Bracelet set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 18.0 cm Total Weight: 28.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it wa...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.
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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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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.
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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.