4.65ct Vivid Red Natural Ruby Diamonds Tennis Flexible Bangle Bracelet 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Natural ruby bracelet. Rounds, full cuts Clean clarity Transparent & Vivid Reds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.83 Carat Vivid Red Natural Ruby Diamonds Tennis Bracelet 14kt Gold Two-Toned*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Classic Alternating Tennis. 4.52ct. Natural ruby bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
13.81 Carat Bright Vivid Red Natural Ruby Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Three-Row*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Classic Three row Tennis. 10.26ct. Natural ruby bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.28 Carat Red Natural Ruby Diamonds Flower Cluster Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Flower Tennis. 6.68ct. Natural ruby bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$44,550Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $99, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold 35CT Gorgeous Fancy Ruby Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 18KT White Gold Emerald Diamond Bracelet. Bracelet is comprised of Finely Set Glittering Gorgeous Ruby Bracelet adorned with Sparkling Diamonds!!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
7.27 Carat Red Natural Ruby Diamonds Flower Cluster Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Flower Tennis. 6.67ct. Natural ruby bracelet.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,400Sale Price|20% Off
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
Diamond and Ruby 18k Rose Gold Bracelet with Hidden Box Clasp
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautiful retro single cut Diamond and synthetic Ruby bracelet. There are nine single cut round Diamonds that total 0.31 carats, set with a single baguette cut synthetic Ruby on ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This spectacular 18 karat yellow gold bracelet featuring 120 square cut rubies totaling 6 carats accented by 48 round cut diamonds with SI clarity diamonds and H color diamonds total...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby bracelet features oval cut faceted rubies of brilliant hues for a total of approximately 29 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Flexible Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby bracelet features oval cut faceted rubies of brilliant hues for a total of approximately 39 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Japan Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Bracelet weight 59,20 grams Diamonds weight 2.50 karat Ruby weight 5.50 karat Pearls size 6 mm length 19 cm
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Handcraft Pink Coral 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
8.10 Carat Mozambique Ruby and 1.40 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A beautifully curated emerald cut shaped natural 8.10 carat Mozambique Ruby bracelet, with 1.40 carat VS quality emerald cut shaped Diamonds, set in solid 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold Ruby Diamond Bracelet with 16.06ct Ruby and 5.24ct Diamonds
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Ruby Diamond Bracelet is contemporary but just beautiful.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 11.43 Carat Ruby 0.98 Carat Diamond 8k Rose Gold Bracelet Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 11.43 carat ruby and 0.98 carat diamond, 8 karat rose gold and silver set bracelet; part of our vintage ruby jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver
4.62 Carat Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Add color to your style with this gorgeous Ruby bracelet. Features 29 Round cut Red Rubies surrounded by a single row of sparkling round diamonds in a halo setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$1,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pair - Natural rose cut uncut diamond ruby yellow gold plated silver bracelets
Located in Delhi, DL
This beautiful retro style diamond yellow gold plated silver ruby bracelet consists of : Diamond - Rose cut and uncut diamond Diamond origin- Natural Diamond weight- 7.28cts Metal-...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold Oval Shape Ruby & Diamond Bezel Set Station Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White Gold Oval Shape Ruby & Diamond Bezel Set Station Bracelet Style: Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Material: 14k White Gold Gemstone Details: There are approximately 11.05 carats...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Cabochon Cut Oval Ruby Ball Unisex Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified natural Ruby bracelet in 14-karat solid yellow gold. The ideal length and width for both men and women.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Link Bracelet 7.65 Carats Total Weight in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Diamond Link Bracelet 7.65 Carats Total Weight in 18k White Gold Diamond and Ruby Bracelet features 14 Natural Rubies Emerald cut, Oval, and Pear shapes set with Round Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 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
18k White Gold Raw Unformed Pink Agate and Round Cut Ruby Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This agate and ruby bracelet is a stunning and elegant piece of jewelry that combines the natural beauty of agate stones with the vibrant and rich color of ruby gemstones.
Agate, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K Gold Birthstones Bracelet Jewelry For Her Emerald Ruby Sapphire Bracelet
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Genuine Emerald / Ruby / Sapphire bracelet with diamonds in 14k Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Perfect Ruby & Diamond bracelet tennis style 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning ruby bracelet, very rare to find so many matching rubies untreated and matched perfectly with color and clarity, this is an exquisite piece!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
27.20 Ct Ruby Tennis Bracelet Three Line Ruby Tennis Bracelet 14K Gold Bracelet
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Three-Row Tennis Bracelet – 27.20 Carat Round Ruby Statement Bracelet, 7.5 Inches A remarkable expression of luxury and exceptional craftsmanship, this ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco Inspired Style Red Pink Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold Unique Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning, fine and impressive antique style ruby bracelet with diamonds is crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Pink Red Oval Ruby & Diamond Tennis 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning, fine and impressive antique style ruby bracelet with diamonds is crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,317 / item
14K Yellow Gold Ruby 3.80ct Tennis Bracelet for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Bracelet: Crafted of 14k yellow gold this bracelet features 63 Round Sparkling Rubys, Rubys weighing 3.80 carats.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Inspired Style Pink Red Ruby & Diamond Unique 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning, fine and impressive antique style ruby bracelet with diamonds is crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Inspired Pink Red Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold Line Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning, fine and impressive antique style ruby bracelet with diamonds is crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,236Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Designer Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The wearing of charms may have begun as a form of amulet or talisman to ward off evil spirits or bad luck. This ruby bracelet has a round cut gemstone and diamonds in 18K Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Ruby Hinged Bangle Bracelet Mid 20th century
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This mid 20th century 18k yellow gold ruby bracelet features a continuous row of oval faceted rubies set across a hinged bangle form.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Flato gold, ruby, and diamond hand brooch watch
By Paul Flato
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold, ruby, and diamond brooch in the form of a lady's hand holding a watch, and further embellished with a diamond eternity band and ruby bracelet with a diamond charm, in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Contemporary 4.00tcw Synthetic Ruby 10k Yellow Gold Infinity Link Bracelet
Located in Towson, MD
A contemporary 10 karat yellow gold synthetic ruby infinity link bracelet, striking in its boldness of color and the rhythmic clarity of its design.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
ADA Jewelry Red Ruby Twist Bangle, 14K Yellow Gold, 2.01 Carats
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
**Details** Creator: ADA Jewelry Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Diamonds and Natural Red Rubies Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Ruby Cut: Round Total Carat Weight: Appro...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Dangling Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Panim Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Dangling Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold Our dangling rose-cut diamond bracelet is extremely wearable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Ruby Mosaic 20 Karat Yellow Gold Coomi Cuff Bracelet
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Ruby bracelet also obtains a hinge, that allows it to become more comfortable putting on and taking off.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
$5,199Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Round Ruby and White Diamond 3.50 Carat TW Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful red ruby bracelet. Mounted in a beautiful 14K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round cut ruby's.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Pink Red Ruby & Diamond Pattern Tennis 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning, fine and impressive antique style ruby bracelet with diamonds is crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 11.13 Carat Ruby Double-Row Contemporary Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 11.13 Carat Ruby Double-Row Contemporary Style Tennis Bracelet The sparkle of beautiful rubies, the essence of its rarity, all wrapped around your wrist.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing 14 karat yellow gold cuff bracelet. Handmade by artisans assembled with diamonds and rubies Bracelet total weight 67.80 grams Rubies total weight 8 karat Diamonds weight 0.6...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Handcraft Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths cuff bracelet. Handmade by artisans assembled with old cut diamonds and rubies Bracelet total weight 15.50 grams Rubies total weight...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 10.95 cts Burmese Square Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 10.95 cts Burmese Square Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet 18K, Yellow Gold Ruby : 10.95 cts Origin : Burma Certificat...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 4.82 cts Square Emerald Cut Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 4.82 cts Square Emerald Cut Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet 18K, Rose Gold Ruby : 4.82 cts White Square Diamonds : 4....
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$18,510Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Emerald and Ruby Link Bracelet with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Ruby bracelet in 18K Gold. It has a perfect square cut gemstone studded with diamonds to make you stand out on any occasion or an event.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstones 6.90 carats set in 18K White Gold Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the stunning elegance of this natural ruby bracelet, featuring a total of 6.90 carats of vibrant princess-cut rubies set in luxurious 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baume Creation Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Delightful, slender yellow gold bracelet featuring a curb chain punctuated with 4 oval rubies in a closed setting.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet With Ruby Stones
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet With Ruby Stones Type: Link Bracelet Material: 14k white gold Bracelet Measurements: It can fit a 7.5" wrist.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,000 / item
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ruby diamond bracelet features vivid ruby accents framed by brilliant diamonds in a refined geometric arrangement.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
De Rosa Book Piece Articulated Art Deco Faux Ruby Fringe Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Amazing articulated Art Deco , Book Piece ,Faux Ruby Bracelet. Faux rubies are calibre set within "fringe" elements which hang from bracelet at wrist.
Gilt Metal
$8,710Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage-Inspired 22.8CT Natural Red Ruby Tennis Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Pink Ruby Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 22.8 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Ruby and Yellow Gold Bracelet - 1959
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ruby bracelet has been crafted in 9k yellow gold.
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ciner Art Deco Ruby Line Bracelet 1960s
By Ciner
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Ciner Deco Ruby Bracelet. Meticulously crafted by one of America's costume jewellery pioneers, this piece crosses the line looking every inch the fine jewellery counterpart...
$682Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Natural 4.9CT Round Ruby Solitaire Chain Bracelet in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This natural 4.9 carats single stone ruby bracelet is crafted in 925 sterling silver.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$952Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver 7.35CT Natural Ruby Chain Bracelet July Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
This natural ruby bracelet in 925 sterling silver showcases a striking 7.35 carat gemstone, designed to make a bold yet elegant statement.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond Ruby Onyx Geometric Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco Bracelet showcases brilliant diamonds accented with vivid rubies and black onyx in an elegant geometric composition.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Textured Oval Link Bracelet with Round Cut Rubies in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Rubies Ruby Shape & Cut: Round cut Ruby Quantity: 28 Ruby Measurements: 3.080 x 2.940 x 1.960 mm Ruby Total Carat Weight: 4.20 CTW Ruby...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,537Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 10.1 Carat Natural Ruby Tennis Bracelet in 925 Silver Elegant Prong Set
Located in New York, NY
This elegant tennis bracelet is beautifully crafted in 925 sterling silver and set with 46 natural oval-cut rubies, each measuring approximately 3.5 x 3 mm.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.