Ruby Bracelet 7.98 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 7.98 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availa...
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bracelet 8.98 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 8.98 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availab...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet 3.12 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 3.12 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availab...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet 9.48 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 9.48 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availa...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bracelet 4.98 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 4.98 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availa...
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bracelet 9.16 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 9.16 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availa...
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bracelet 7.98 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 7.98 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: 10K White Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availab...
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet 4.98 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 4.98 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: 10K White Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availab...
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet 9.16 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 9.16 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: 10K White Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availab...
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
$70,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Mid Century 5.80 Carat Rubies Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
The calibrated rubies provide vibrant contrast against the rich yellow gold, reinforcing the bracelet’s architectural elegance.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bracelet set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 10.0 carats Bracelet set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 18.2 cm Total Weight: 9.87 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicinity ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Louis Fiessler 18KY Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Bracelet
By Louis Fiessler
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Two rubies, two sapphires and one emerald, each approximately 6mm x 5mm.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18kt White Gold, Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent piece is made of 18 karat white gold and is full of marquise-cut, certified diamonds (10.48 carats, G-color, VS2 clarity). There are rubies (12.39 carats) along the ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Rubies Bracelet
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold bracelet is from our Timeless collection. This beautiful bracelet is created from natural diamonds in G color and VS clarity in total of 0.91 Carat and red rubies in to...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Multi Fancy Color & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Fancy Sapphires & Ruby Honey Sapphire Blue Sapphire Green Sapphire Red Ruby White Topa...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Emerald and Ruby Bracelet with Diamonds Mounted in 18k Gold and Silver
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Emerald and Ruby Bracelet with Diamonds Mounted in 18k Gold and Silver from the D'art collection - Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Chaumet 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Bracelet
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
CHAUMET Bracelet in 18 Carat yellow Gold and 13 Ruby Jewels in the Center of each Link set with a Claw.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Multi Fancy Color & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Fancy Sapphires, Ruby, Topaz, Amethyst 14 Carats We pay all ShIpping And Duties… 18...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Tanzanite and ruby bracelet with purple drawstring closure
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
Purple and red is a truly beautiful combination. This bracelet is made of about 19 carat clear tanzanites, 3 carat deep red, untreated ruby, freshwater pearls and a purple drawstring...
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite
Ruby Bracelet set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 13.78 carats Bracelet set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 17.6 cm Total Weight: 21.62 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the v...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18k Gold & Platinum Ruby Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
18k Gold and Platinum Ruby Link Bracelet This David Webb bracelet is crafted in 18k gold and platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ruby Bracelet With White Topaz 7.9 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 7.90 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: Sterling Silver Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availa...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Boucheron Ruby Bracelet Diamond Gold Platinum Burmese Ruby GIA, French
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The bracelet is set with opulent Burmese ruby gemstones, each carved with delicate detailing.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Natural 2.41cts Diamond & 5.34cts Ruby Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Bracelet is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 7.74 Carats 10K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 7.58 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Length: 7 Inches ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 6.74 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 6.44 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.30 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 6.62 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 6.24 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.38 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 11.1 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 10.90 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.2 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 5.10 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 4.98 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.12 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 6.76 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 6.44 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.32 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 6.22 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 6.06 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 6.58 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 6.36 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 7.74 Carats 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 7.58 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 10K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 8.86 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 8.38 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.48 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 3.6 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 3.50 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.10 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 5.8 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 5.70 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.10 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 5.52 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 5.18 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.34 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
ELY ADAMS 13.58 Carat Marquise Rubies Bracelet in 14K
Located in New York, NY
A delicate yet luxurious Ruby tennis bracelet consisting of marquise-shaped rubies by Ely Adams Inc.
Ruby, 14k Gold
Two-Row 11.00 Carat Natural Ruby Bracelet Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A vibrant and Flexible band designed as a two-row of Natural Burmese rubies, 14k yellow gold. The bracelet holds 94 round cut Burma rubies.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the case top is set with Fine color Rubies and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. 17 Jewel M...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14.43ct Natural Gem-Line Emerald Sapphire Ruby Bracelet 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue/Yellow / Green Sapphires, Green Garnet, Emerald, Ruby & Diamonds bracelet. Full round cuts, great sparkles.
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby Tennis Bracelet 10.50 Carats Natural Rubies Bracelet
Located in Jaipur, IN
A celebration of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship, this exquisite ruby tennis bracelet is a true statement of enduring luxury.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Diamond and Unheated Ruby Bracelet, marked Paris
Located in London, GB
Each section of the bracelet is embellished with a central cabochon unheated ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry 15.00 Carat Certified Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet is a collectors choice, the Mona Lisa of Ruby bracelets available in the market today.
Ruby
18K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Ruby Bracelet MF42-020326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Ruby gemstones totaling 1.25 carats add a pop of color to the overall design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Tennis Bracelet Rare Princess Cut Natural Untreated Ruby Bracelet 18Kt Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Astonishing piece, all matching rubies untreated, made in tennis bracelet in 18KT gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Double Ram Ruby Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable vintage bracelet by renowned Greek jeweler Ilias Lalaounis, masterfully crafted in richly textured 18K yellow gold.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silvia Furmanovich Silk Road Porcelain Bead Tourmaline, Diamond & Ruby Bracelet
By Silvia Furmanovich
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this statement piece features intricately woven porcelain beads, highlighted by a vivid pink tourmaline (9.01 carats) at the center. Accented with rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
White Heart Ruby Bracelet Bangle Enamel Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Ruby Heart Bangle White Enamel 14k Gold Plated Statement Bracelet Designer: J DAUPHIN — Victorian Revival Series The Ruby Heart Inlaid Bangle is a symbolic sculptural piece ...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold
$3,915Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique White Gold 18K Ruby Bracelet Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
BRACELET 18K White Gold Diamond 1.08 Cts/88 Pcs RUBY 0.89 Cts/1 Pcs
Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Certified 14.30 Carat Natural No Heat Ruby Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing 7 exceptionally rare matching unheated rubies all certified totaling approximately 14.30 Carats. Please inquire for details. This piece was Hand made in the Emilio Jewelr...
Ruby
French Art Nouveau Gold Carved Leaf Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
The leaves are connected by alternating rubies and diamonds -- six rose-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.05 carats and five round red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 11.6 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 11.42 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing avail...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 11.6 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 11.42 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 7.72 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 7.48 Carats Diamond: 0.24 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing availa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 20K Yellow Gold 27 Carat Ruby Bracelet 6 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
This bracelet is so beautiful. It's truly a glamorous statement bracelet.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
$5,599Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds 11.6 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 11.42 Carats Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing avail...
Diamond, White Diamond, 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.
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.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
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.