"Ruby" Helmet for Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Extremely rare Christian Dior / ruby Ruby helmet for Christian Dior. Helmet designed for the decoration of Dior boutiques and which has never been commercialized.
Steel
Georges L'Enfant for Tiffany & Co. Medieval Jousting Helmet Flip Watch Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The helmet is further adorned with cabochon ruby set hinges and a pear-shaped cabochon turquoise crowning at the top alongside a roped outlining.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deakin & Francis Ruby Silver American Helmet Biker Skull Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A brand new pair of silver Deakin & Francis cufflinks, featuring iconic skulls with movable jaws, featuring ruby eyes and enamel USA flag helmet. Each top measures 19mm x 15mm.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Ruby helmet
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Exceptional and unique Ruby helmet for a Christian Dior campaign. white carbon and lace with velcro size M new This helmet was never sold, and was only used for a Christian Dior expo...
Deakin & Francis enamel ruby silver VIking Skull and Helmet Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Scandinavian Pirates, these Viking Skull cufflinks feature a black helmet with ruby eyes skillfully fitted into a beard.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis black spinel ruby silver Viking Skull with Helmet Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Scandinavian Pirates, these Viking Skull cufflinks feature a stunning black spinel helmet with ruby eyes skillfully fitted into a beard.
Ruby, Spinel, Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis Ruby Silver USA Biker Skull Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by bike rides with the Long Island Chapter, these biker helmet skull cufflinks are sterling silver with moving jaw and popping ruby eyes!
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Lapel Pin
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Lapel Pin with Black Spinel Helmet & Ruby Eyes Inspired by Scandinavian Pirates, this Viking Skull lapel pin has been designed to let your wild side stan...
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Lapel Pin
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Lapel Pin with Black Helmet & Ruby Eyes Inspired by Scandinavian Pirates, this Viking Skull lapel pin has been designed to let your wild side stand out!
Ruby, Stainless Steel
Deakin & Francis Hairy Viking Skull Sterling Black Spinel Helmet Ruby Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A brand new pair of sterling silver hairy Viking cufflinks, featuring hairy beard, ruby eyes and black spinel adorned helmet. Cufflink's overall dimensions are 45mm x 25m (including ...
Ruby, Spinel, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Skull with Black Helmet and Ruby Eye Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Inspired by Scandinavian Pirates, these Viking Skull cufflinks feature a black helmet with ruby eyes skilfully fitted into a beard.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Lapel Pin With Black Spinel Helmet With Ruby Eyes
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
Made from sterling silver, this fun accessory features a black spinel helmet and hand-enamelled pearly white horns. With stunning red ruby eyes that are skill fully fitted into their...
Ruby, Spinel, Sterling Silver
Aurafin Contemporary Carnelian Onyx Intaglio Gold Spinner Necklace
By AURAFIN
Located in Narberth, PA
Both images depict the profile of an ancient Roman soldier wearing a traditional feathered helmet. Two cabochon rubies rest at either side of the spinning center, and a decorative go...
Carnelian, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Seed Pearl, Guilloché Enamel, and 18K Gold Pocket Watch Pendant/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique seed pearl, guilloché enamel, and 18-karat yellow gold pendant/brooch pocket watch is a true collector’s piece. Handmade in the late 19th century, it showcase...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Everoak Motorcycle Helmet, Acu Approved Pudding Basin Helmet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage A.C.U. motorcycle racing crash helmet, Everoak. A fine silver painted motorcycle helmet made in England by Everoak. This helmet has a cork interior, fitted with a leather he...
Silver
1950s Miss Dior Red Velvet Pink Satin & Faille Ruched Turban Style Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1950s Miss Dior turban-style hat by Christian Dior in red velvet, pink satin and faille. A row of soft gathers at crown lends this hat a lovely volume. Base is stiffened ...
$533
H 5.91 in W 8.08 in D 9.85 in
Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet, ACU Approved Pudding Basin Racing Helmet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A.C.U approved Cromwell racing motorcycle crash helmet. A silver painted motorcycle, pudding basin shape helmet made in England by Cromwell. This helmet has a cork interior, fitted ...
Leather
1840s French Fireman’s Helmet Lamp on Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1840s French fireman’s helmet lamp.
Brass
Islamic Indo Persian Kulah Khud Helmet with Arabic Inscription
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Islamic Indo Persian kulah khud helmet with Arabic hand engravings. Hand forged, made of heavy tinned copper metal Middle eastern influence warrior helmet decorated with hand chisel...
Metal, Steel
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flamor Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Vintage pocket watch, the case is round and engraved with plant motifs all around. The back is gold-plated, engraved, and ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950 Miss Dior Created By Christian Dior Black Satin Jet Beaded Cloche
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
1950 Miss Dior black silk satin cloche style hat features delicate black jet beading and jeweled drops . The seaming and construction in design allows for a form fit on the crown . T...
Ancient Woman Watch in 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
18-carat yellow gold watch with a plant motif design circa 1900. The dial with a gold background is surrounded by a motif of leaves and flowers and finely drawn sticks. The 18-carat ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano 2007 Runway Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE USA. A wonderful update of the Christian Dior chapeau that was featured in the highly stylized Dior F/W 2007 celebrated 60th anniversary. Accomp...
$16,500 / set
W 1.03 in L 11.42 in
Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870
By Eugene Fontenay
Located in New York, NY
Large, stunning granulated antique French Etruscan Revival locket with the original, equally spectacular large chain. The oval locket exquisitely decorated with a technique known as...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,475
H 1.66 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.7 in
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains its original gold case, movement and dial work, an exquisite addition to a collecti...
14k Gold
Antique Medieval Helmet, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Its replica from 1930s In original condition fully functional
Steel
1960s Christian Dior Chapeaux Multicolor Rhinestone Beaded Black Patent Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black vintage Christian Dior beaded turban-style hat. From the 1960s, this hat is covered in red and black beads and is the perfect chic addition to any wardrob...
1960 Christian Dior Hat
By Christian Dior
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare 1960 Christian Dior hat, circa 1960.
Fabric
$5,588Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 1.1 in L 18 in
TIFFANY & CO. 1915 Edwardian Guilloche Enameled Watch Necklace In 18Kt Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Enamel Pendant Watch designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a very fine necklace watch, created in America during the Edwardian period by Tiffany & Co., back in the 1915. The w...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vannerie 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Weave Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Tiffany & Co. Case & Bracelet Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Stone(s): (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VVS2/VS1 Clarity - 0...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Birkin 35 HSS Braise Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Special Order Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extraordinary Hermes Birkin 35 HSS Special Order in a dramatic pairing of Braise and Black Porosus crocodile. The brilliant lipstick red of Braise meets deep je...
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gubelin 14mm Watch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Emerald Link Bracelet
By Gubelin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning vintage ladies' Gubelin wrist watch features a 14mm solid 18k yellow gold square shaped case that is hidden under a unique diamond encrusted case cover. The beautiful b...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$19,496Sale Price|30% Off
W 1.78 in D 0.24 in L 2.29 in
Patek Philippe 1950s Yellow 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Boucheron 57.00 Carat Round and Baguette Diamonds Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 75 graduating Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 31.00 carats with the largest weighing approximately 1.25 carat and the s...
Diamond, Platinum
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond brooch on offer at Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. The brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Hand Brooch of 14k Gold, Circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This rare Victorian era brooch (circa 1860) presents an exquisitely detailed hand motif, sculpted in 14k gold and adorned with a delicate black enamel lace cuff. Rich red glass accen...
14k Gold, Enamel
HERMES Vert Criquet Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in Vert Criquet (pastel green) Veau Epsom leather is a stunning display of the brand's signature elegance. The structured silhouette i...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Blue Gardenia' Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum to resemble delicate Gardenia blossoms, this piece features intricately carved petals of blue chalcedony, evoking a serene and ethereal beauty. The heart of each ...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$7,311
W 0.79 in L 1.46 in
Vacheron&Constantin Art Deco platinum 950, white gold & diamond watch, 1920s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in PARIS, FR
Vacheron & Constantin Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch – Platinum, White Gold & Rose-Cut Diamonds – Circa 1920–1925 Exceptional Art Deco ladies wristwatch signed Vacheron & C...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and Green-Paste Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and green-paste brooch, the brooch in the form of a flower with a cushion-shaped green paste to the centre surrounded by six petals set with old European-cut diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 2.20ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1880s, comes this beautiful Victorian butterfly brooch. Set in silver, a collection of old cut diamonds adorn the butterfly’s body and wings. Totalling 2.20 carat the d...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. 14.24 Carat Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. watch pendant epitomizes the luxury of turn-of-the-century jewelry from this renowned maker. The distinctive bow design, crafted circa 1890, and the ...
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold "Bocca della Verità" Carved Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking Victorian ring centers on a finely carved rhodolite garnet depicting the Bocca della Verità, or “Mouth of Truth,” a motif rooted in ancient Roman legend and revived in ...
Garnet, 18k Gold
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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