Ruby Hoop Earrings 1.54 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.54 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 19 x 4 mm
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Earrings Ruby Pavée" Sterling Silver 925 Ruby in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Earrings Ruby Pavée" were designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and this unique piece was manufactured in 1997.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Platinum Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing earrings in platinum structure mounted with diamonds and a ruby. As pendant, a pearl. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they are in perfec...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The horse's eye is represented by a 0.02ct round faceted cut ruby. This 1890s horse brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Alligator Brooch 1970s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1970s 18 karat yellow gold diamond and ruby three-dimensional alligator brooch, a sculptural animal jewelry piece of exceptional weight and surface detail, measuring 2.5 x 1 inch...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, CE
Pendant/Brooch in 14kt yellow and white gold composed of a central pearl surrounded by a crown of rubies with a base of diamonds and fancy diamonds. gold 9.00gr diamonds 0.75kt rubie...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1.50ct Ruby Cluster Ring with 12 Round Rubies in Silver Palladium Alloy
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
It works as a distinctive personal piece, or as a gift for someone who appreciates jewelry with presence, individuality, and a clear departure from predictable cluster designs. 12 R...
Ruby, Palladium, Silver, Rhodium
Round Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring, A ballerina ring with center oval ruby approximately 1.50 ct surrounded by 24 tapered baguette diamonds approximately 1.85 ct and 12 brilliant diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$5,550Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 2.15 Ct Ruby Diamond Pendant Ruby Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Estate natural ruby and diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut ruby with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby and Emerald Yellow Gold Clover Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of antique 0.15 carat ruby, 0.24 carat diamond and 0.09ct emerald, 18 karat yellow gold four leaf clover cufflinks; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamond Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Celebrate American patriotism with this dynamic flag brooch by the renowned jeweler Oscar Heyman. The design depicts an undulating flag, moving in waves to create a sense of motion a...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
$10,000
Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Circular Ruby Earrings Yellow gold and white gold circular earrings with 144 rubies and 112 brilliant round diamonds. Approximate combined ruby weight: 12.80 carats Approximate c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The estate ruby bracelet offers impressive ruby count with diamond accent stones for vintage jewelry collection connoisseurs and estate jewelry collectors seeking investment grade ge...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpel Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Brooch Vintage
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Austin, TX
The sculptural design is accented by 15 vibrant round-cut rubies totaling approximately 2.00 carats, gracefully arcing through the center of the composition.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany Schlumberger, 18K Gold Periodot Turquoise Ruby Dophin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Dolphin brooch epitomizes his fantastical marine imagination. Sculpted in 18-karat gold, the sinuous creature is richly set with peridots...
Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Motiff Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch showcasing an intricate design with intertwining branches. The piece is adorned with round-cut rubies, their deep red hue creating a vivid focal point. Interspe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Flower Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Berlin, BE
Delicate and elegant flower-shaped cluster ring crafted in 18k white gold, featuring fine natural rubies and diamond accents. Type: Flower Cluster Ring Gemstones: Natural Rubies &a...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1ct Ruby Diamond brooch 18KT large yellow gold brooch 16gr
Located in Boca Raton, FL
We are connoisseurs of jewelry with high quality standards and passion for unique jewelry workmanships.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ornate Ruby & Diamond Milgrain Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ornate Ruby & Diamond Milgrain Ring in Platinum This ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features a 0.55ct red ruby set at the center of a wide, detailed band. The ruby brings a viv...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Cufflink Stud Set 14Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Metal Color: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 14K Total Wt. Diamond: 1.80 CTS Total Wt. Color Stones: 5.80 CTS Round Diamond: 1.80 CTS Ruby: 5.80 CTS Clarity VS Color G – H Gold Wt. 23.00 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Ruby !8 Karat Gold Ring Flat Cut Rubies
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This mid-eighteenth century ring is set with flat cut rubies. The ring head in the shape of a rosette is set with eight small and one large ruby. The larger center stone in a dome sh...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond And Ruby Ring. 0.50ct Diamond Ruby Double Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Cent...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry 89.00 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Appraisal available upon request from a...
Ruby
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Ct Natural Ruby Cluster Mens Ring 14K Gold Ruby Emerald Band Unique Design
Located in Jaipur, IN
Mozambique Ruby Ring, Zambian Emerald Ring, Ruby Emerald Cluster Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Ring, Square Cut Ruby Ring, Emerald Statement Ring, Luxury Gemstone Ring, Cocktail Ring, Handma...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$195,000
9 carat Burma Ruby and Diamond
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
A true collectors item -- made by famed Italian Jewelry Designer Damiani this ring is SPECTACULAR!
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold and sterling silver. These beautiful stud earrings are set with 5.2 carat rubies & .57 carats of sparkling diamonds. Wear yours day or night, gently tucking h...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Herbert Rosenthal Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Herbert Rosenthal iconic Bee Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold and measuring 3/4 inch in length and 1 inch Wing tip to tip. Set with very fine color Rubies and Fine White Round Bri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pearl and Ruby Monkey Pin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sculpted in rich 18k yellow gold, its body glows with a smooth, creamy pearl sourced from the warm waters of the Myanmar, while its eyes sparkle with 0.18 carats of fiery rubies. P...
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of Ruby and Diamond earrings. 8.19 carats of certified Intense Red oval Ruby. 12.05 carats of round brilliant, marquise and pear shaped diamonds. 18k white gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.44 Ct Ruby Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Explore vibrant collection of Emerald, Ruby & Sapphires in our store available as a loose gemstone & matching your gem with our ready selection of beautiful ring styles in th...
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3.32 Ct Ruby Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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3.06 Ct Ruby Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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18K gold ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamond mushroom brooch.
Located in Austin, TX
Playful yet sophisticated, this delightful brooch is an eye-catching collector's piece and a wonderful example of fine vintage jewelry design. It can be worn on a lapel, jacket, swea...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Matador Brooch with Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.15 carat sapphire and 0.22 carat ruby, 0.51 carat diamond and 18k gold 'matador' brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Description: This extraordinary ring is a true celebration of color and brilliance, featuring a captivating 5.19-carat Burmese ruby at its c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Platinum Bouquet Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch depicting two interwoven flowers in a bouquet. The piece features a stunning arrangement of round-cut rubies, weighing a total of 1.22 carats, forming the vibra...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
6.68 Carat Round Diamond Ruby Gold Earrings
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
This striking pair of earrings pairs the fire of white diamonds with the depth of natural red rubies for a bold, high-contrast look. Each earring is centered on a round white diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$298Sale Price / item|29% Off
Sterling Silver "Ram" Ring with a Ruby Eye, Containing 2 Round Ruby
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver "Ram" ring with a ruby eye, containing 2 round ruby weighing .30pts. ring size is 9 and can be size to fit for free. weighing 14.3 grams
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Oscar Heyman Platinum Elephant Brooch 10.3 ct Diamond, Sugarloaf Ruby
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Platinum Elephant Brooch by Oscar Heyman Platinum Setting with 10.30 ct of diamonds Includes sugarloaf ruby accent Serial #14563 Dimensions: 1 11/16" x 1 3/8" Total Mass = 2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Flower Pendant 3.66 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 3.66 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 37 x 23 mm
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Spectacular Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 6 3/4 WEIGHT: 5.8 grams STONES: 2.0 carats total weight of F, VS diamonds and 4.0 carats total weight of Ruby HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and AJ STOCK NUMBER: 27019 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bangle with Rubies and Princess Cut Diamonds. D4.02ct.t.w. Rubies 2.76ct.t.w.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bangle in 18K yellow gold with 3-row invisible set combination princess cut diamonds and rubies. D4.02ct.t.w. Rubies 2.76ct.t.w.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Buckle Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
This is a wonderfully sculptural buckle ring in 18 karat gold with approximately 1 carat of rubies and a 12 point brilliant diamond. While actually made of one piece, the band looks ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Brooch With Round-Cut Rubies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Brooch With Pavé Set Round Rubies by Tiffany & Co. Features ~1.40 Carats of Rubies. Signed "Tiffany & Co." Dimensions: 1 inch x 7/8 inch. Total Weight: 5.8 ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.09 Ct Ruby Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Explore vibrant collection of Emerald, Ruby & Sapphires in our store available as a loose gemstone & matching your gem with our ready selection of beautiful ring styles in the precio...
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2.14 Ct Ruby Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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2.13 Ct Ruby Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.95 Ct Ruby Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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2.19 Ct Ruby Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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2.40 Ct Ruby Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.92 Ct Ruby Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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Estate Platinum 8.74 Carat Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A curved spray with clusters of round brilliant and marquise-cut diamonds, with eight pear-shaped rubies on a curved double row of diamond baguettes; can be worn as a brooch or a pe...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Lacloche Ruby and Diamond Ring
By LaCloche
Located in New York, NY
Lacloche Ruby and Diamond Ring This exceptional ring by Lacloche Frères is a brilliant example of Art Deco-inspired design and meticulous craftsmanship. Featuring vibrant square-cut...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,925
Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bright and stylish ring featuring fine rubies and diamonds! The center ruby weighs 0.92 carats and has a bright vivid slightly pinkish red color, typical of Burmese stones. On the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Indian Ruby, Pearl & Diamond Necklace — 18 Natural Burma Rubies No Heat
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Indian Ruby, Pearl & Diamond Necklace — 18 Natural Burma Rubies No Heat, Christie's Important Jewels King Street London 2017, Lot 116 OLD BURMA (MYANMAR) UNTREATED, UNHEA...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
$30,550
Platinum 3 stone Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite platinum ring features a 2.50-carat cushion-cut ruby at its center, exuding a deep, fiery red allure. Flanking the ruby are two round brilliant diamonds, together tota...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.52 Ct Ruby Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.29 Ct Ruby Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.24 Ct Ruby Pear Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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1.02 Ct Ruby Oval Loose Gemstone
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
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Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
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