Floral Cluster Natural Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
These floral cluster stud earrings feature a blooming botanical spray design composed of oval natural rubies sweeping upward from an asymmetric fan of pavé and prong-set round and ma...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 4.30 Ct Untreated Burma Rubies 2.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Untreated Rubies and Diamonds earrings in particular and refined design, crafted with particular attention on details. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 2.08 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
These enchanting 18k white gold earrings capture the essence of romance with the allure of rare Burmese rubies and the brilliance of diamonds. At the heart of each earring lies a cap...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.93 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby earring by Rewa Jewels. The earring’s center stones weigh 1.61ct and 1.32ct, are of Burmese origin and certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natura...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI certified Natural ruby brilliant cut diamond 14K gold stud round earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
This pair of elegant earring with natural ruby and brilliant cut diamonds in solid 14K gold is a true style statement. These earrings consists of: Gross weight- 3.18 grams Diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GRS Certified 1.91 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the heart of these earrings lies a captivating pair of rubies, totaling 1.91 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Meira T. GIA Certified 34.38 Carat Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
By Meira T
Located in Stamford, CT
Meira T ruby and diamond dangle earrings. Natural 34.38ct ruby stones with 148 round diamonds set in 14k rose gold with pear shaped diamond cluster dangles.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GRS Certified 1.47 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by classic design elements, these earrings showcase a stunning pair of rubies at the center, totaling 1.47 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.02 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by classic design elements, these earrings feature a captivating pair of rubies at the center, totaling 2.02 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.23 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by classic design elements, these earrings feature a captivating pair of rubies at the center, totaling 2.23 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.15 Carats Pigeon Blood Ruby Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These earrings feature GRS-certified Pigeon Blood rubies totaling 2.15 carats, with one ruby weighing 1.08 carats (Certificate number GRS2021-111701) and the other 1.07 carats (Certi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 3.22 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
All rubies are GRS Certified. Studded with 20 pieces of marquis shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.23 carat and 78 pieces of round shaped diamonds weighing approximately 0.90 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.13 Carats Pigeon Blood Ruby Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These earrings showcase GRS-certified Pigeon Blood rubies totaling 2.13 carats, with one ruby weighing 1.00 carat (Certificate number GRS2021-072406) and the other 1.13 carats (Certi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 3.16 Carats Pigeon Blood Ruby Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These earrings feature GRS-certified Pigeon Blood rubies, totaling 3.16 carats, with one ruby weighing 1.66 carats (Certificate # GRS2022-051915) and the other 1.50 carats (Certifica...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.63 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning Certified Ct 11, 50 of Burma Rubies and Diamonds on Earring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive and refined design from love collection, in 18k gold with two heart cut rubies ct 8 and round brilliant cut diamonds ct 3,50 F/VS. Handmade by artisan goldsmith. Excel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.27 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of Burma ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.26 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 1.26 carats - Both ruby has been tested and certified by GRS (Gem Research Swisslab), as natural rubies fr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.07 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.07 carat, and individual weights of 1.03 and 1.04 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and certified by G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 10.00 Ct Burma Rubies 3.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Art Deco Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Rubies and Diamonds earrings in an adorable Art Deco design, so elegant and refined style . Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and charm on your lo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 6.33 Carat Mozambique Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$79,992Sale Price|20% Off
4.57 cts tw Certified Oval Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Earrings
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oval Mozambique ruby, fancy pink and colorless round brilliant diamond double halo earrings. Mounted in 18K white and rose gold. These earrings are part of the Rosie's Bl...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.08 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
A truly magnificent find, these IGI Certified earrings showcase a remarkable 4.08 total carat weight of natural Burma rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AGL Certified 2.14 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 6.73 Carat Ruby Earrings with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These stunning earrings feature GRS-certified Pigeon Blood rubies totaling 6.73 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 6.03 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby Diamond Earrings In 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The rubies have been certified by AGL Thai with the report number 0058982.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 3.82 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Gold Earrings
Located in Pasadena, CA
A classic pair of natural ruby and round diamond earrings set in 14K yellow gold. Each earring features an oval natural ruby, with the two rubies weighing approximately 3.82 carats t...
14k Gold
GRS Certified 2.03 Carat Burmese Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a stunning pair of earrings from Rewa Jewelry, featuring exquisite 1.03 carat and 1.00 carat rubies each certified as 'Pigeon Blood' by GemResearch Swisslab (GRS), with c...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.44 Carat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The rubies are Certified by GRS. Studded with 96 pieces of round diamonds weighing approximately 0.48 carat, 48 pieces of taper cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.52 carat and 2 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.50 Carat Burmese Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa. The centre stones are natural rubies from Myanmar, Burma, and are certified as No Heat 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swissl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.92Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Earrings In 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The rubies and pigeon blood in colour and GRS certified.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,960Sale Price|26% Off
W 0.31 in L 0.98 in
IGI Certified 1.58 Carat Ruby & 0.44 Carat Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing a captivating pair of IGI Certified 1.58 Carat Ruby Dangle Earrings, a truly mesmerizing composition that showcases the beauty of natural rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.96 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
There are 18 pieces of oval shaped untreated Burma rubies weighing approximately 6.21 carat total. Four of the ten rubies in this pair of earrings were randomly selected and certifi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.8 in L 2.29 in
IGI Certified 16.74 Carat Ruby & 6.86 Carat Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This extravagantly bold pair of earrings are not for the faint of heart! 1 6.74 carats of deep red pear-shaped and oval-shaped rubies take center stage in these modern design drop e...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
GIA Certified 10.31 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The rubies in these pair of earrings have been certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), as Burmese no heat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.52 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center rubies cushion cut 2.02 carat weight and round rubies 0.50 carat weight - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are Pigeon Blood rubies 19.23carat weight - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, without any heat treatment. - The rubies h...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.47 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
All rubies have been certified by AGL (Thai) as Mozambique no heat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.82 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
A truly exceptional expression of love and rarity, these IGI Certified earrings showcase a magnificent 1.82 carat total weight of natural Burma rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gubelin Certified 11.85 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 7.87 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant and sophisticated ruby and diamond chandelier earrings presented to you by Rewa jewels in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.69 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 1.69 carat, total 8 pieces. - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, withou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 4.92 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- The two largest round rubies have a total total weight of 2.01 carats, and four smaller rubies have a total weight of 2.91 carats. - Every ruby has been tested and certified by A...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.22 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two oval shaped Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.22 carat. - The rubies have been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, withou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 6.21 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are 12 center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 6.21 carat - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL (Thai) as natural rubies from Burma, without a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA certified Kashmir Blue Sapphire, Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18k WG
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant pair of Burmese ruby, Kashmir blue sapphire and diamond earrings from Rewa Jewels is made in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 carat Burma Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The rubies in these pair of earrings have been certified by the AGL (Thai), as Burmese no heat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2.20 Carat Burmese Pigeon Blood No Heat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new pair of ruby and diamond earrings from Rewa. The centre stones are natural rubies from Myanmar, Burma, and are certified as No Heat 'Pigeon Blood' from GemResearch Swissl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.97 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.10 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.87 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and cer...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.34 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.83 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and cer...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 14.90 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are 12 pieces of rubies total weight 4.79carat -There are oval shaped blue sapphires 18 pcs of total 10.11 carat weight - Every ruby has been tested and certified by AGL ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.58 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.03 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.55 carat - Every ruby has been tested and cert...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.17 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 2.34 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 0.83 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and cer...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGLThai Certified 4.13 Ct Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 0.82 carat, and two smaller rubies with a total weight of 3.31 carat. - The center rubies has been tested ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.54 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
- There are two center oval Pigeon Blood rubies, with the total weight of 1.57 carat, and individual weights of 0.73 and 0.81 carat. - Every ruby has been tested and certified by G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.21 Carat No Heat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The rubies in these pair of earrings have been certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), as Burmese no heat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.45 in L 0.45 in
IGI Certified 4.69 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Jackets Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Burmese rubies are sought after for their beautiful red tones. Halo set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, the total diamond weight for the piece is 0.37 carats. The ruby studs can ...
Diamond, Ruby
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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.