$11,700Sale Price|35% Off
W 0.67 in L 0.67 in
Oscar Heyman Platinum Union Jack Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Lapel Pin
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum Union Jack flag lapel pin contains custom cut rubies (0.76cts), sapphires
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Mellerio Dits Meller Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Lapel Pin Brooch
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely Mellerio dits Meller Lapel Pin Brooch In shape of back of a carriage or stagecoach and its
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Ruby Road Runner Tie Tack Lapel Pin
Located in beverly hills, CA
Gorgeous vintage 14K yellow gold roadrunner bird brooch with a natural ruby eye. Handmade and one
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Era 14KT Yellow Gold Cornelian And Ruby Fly Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
Experience the exquisite craftsmanship of this vintage 14KT yellow gold pin, adorned with stunning
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1980s Multi-Gem Gold Flower Basket Lapel Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
rubies approx. 2.27cttw, 7 genuine round cut emeralds approx. 2.05cttw, 7 genuine round cut citrine
Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pear...
Sumptuous Bouquet of Flowers Lapel Pin Brooch in Gold and Gems
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Lapel Pin Pattern: Bouquet of Flowers mounted on an 18 carat gold structure
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Freedom Waves Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
meaningful reminder of having choices in life, you can wear this unique pin on a lapel, collar, turtleneck
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Deakin & Francis Ruby Red Bandana Sterling Silver Skull Lapel Pin
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brand new Deakin & Francis sterling silver lapel pin, featuring skull top with moving jaw and
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Adorable Gold Monkey Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
Charming figural monkey pin. Full of personality. Finely textured 18K yellow gold with bright
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.15 in W 1.62 in D 0.32 in
18 Carat Yellow Gold Crab Brooch Lapel Pin with Diamonds and Ruby Eyes
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Henn’s brooch, which can double as a lapel pin, is no exception. This finely sculpted and precious
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.6 in W 0.6 in
Diamond & Ruby Horseshoe Tie or Lapel Pin in Gold & Platinum, French, circa 1895
Located in London, GB
Equestrian tie or lapel pin in the form of a horseshoe in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. The
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Frohmann 18 Karat Gold and Rubies Fly Lapel Pin Brooch
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This unique realistic fly lapel-pin, is made of 18 carat gold and covered with black rhodium and 4
Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Antique Ruby Gold Lapel Pin Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
These antique lapel pin from Tiffany & Co. shine with a magnificent beauty unlike any other. The
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Ruby Lapel Fly Pin
Located in New York, NY
Keep your look timeless and sophisticated with our vintage 18KT yellow gold ruby Lapel fly pin
Ruby, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Le Baiser Du Dragon Ruby Yellow Gold Pin
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Le Baiser Du Dragon Ruby Lapel Clip Pin by Cartier. With 1 round cabochon ruby
Ruby, 18k Gold
J.E. Caldwell 1940s Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Double Clip Lapel Pin or Brooch
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Birmingham, AL
be taken apart and worn as a double lapel pin. Gorgeous Double fan design that boasts 6 round
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold
H 1.2 in W 1.82 in D 0.43 in
Swiss Bucherer Hidden Manual Lapel Pin Watch Silver Ruby Emerald Marcasite
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite 800 silver "Horse and Carriage" lapel brooch pin by Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Carl
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Flying Hummingbird Lapel Pin 14k Bird in Flight
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Pinkish Red Style: Lapel Pin Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: Flying Hummingbird
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.43 in W 1.88 in L 3.25 in
1.5 Carat Turquoise and Ruby Fancy Bird Brooch / Lapel Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Calling all bird lovers! This gorgeous turquoise embellished 18 karat yellow gold bird lapel pin
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Ruby, Stainless Steel
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
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Oscar Heyman Platinum Texas Flag Pin with Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum Texas Flag lapel pin contains rubies, sapphires and diamonds. It is stamped
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Sapphire Ruby American Flag Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
The perfect scale American flag lapel pin for Him or Her in 18K white gold, set with rubies
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Highly Unusual Calibre Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Lapel Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Highly unusual calibre emerald, diamond and ruby lapel pin.
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond
Lapel Pin American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 42x35MM 18K 13.2g
Located in Chicago, IL
Lapel Pin American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 42x35MM 18K 13.2g American Flag Pin/brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Frog Lapel Pin Ruby Enamel 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Cute and lovely Lapel pin signed Cartier depicting a yellow gold frog set with cabochon rubies for
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Haume Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Freedom Eagle American Flag Lapel Pin
By Haume
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Na 18k yellow gold pin, crafted by Haume, depicting Freedom Eagle and American glad, set with
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Lapel Pin With Black Spinel Helmet With Ruby Eyes
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
lapel pin has been designed to let your wild side stand out! Made from sterling silver, this fun
Ruby, Spinel, Sterling Silver
Frohmann 18 Carat Gold Black Rhodium and Rubies Fly Lapel Pin
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This unique realistic fly lapel-pin, is made of 18 carat gold and covered with black rhodium and 6
Ruby, 18k Gold
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H 0.25 in W 1 in L 1.5 in
English Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Stagecoach Hat or Lapel Pin, London
Located in St. Catharines, ON
rubies, back window, a calibre-cut sapphire and a coral bead for the coachman’s head, enhanced with
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.79 in W 0.95 in
Woodcock Game Bird Tie or Lapel Pin in Gold with Ruby Eye, English, circa 1895
Located in London, GB
An unusual antique tie or lapel pin in the form of the complete head of a woodcock game bird. It
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marcus & Co Yellow Gold, Diamond and enamel Lapel Watch
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
ruby peacock lapel pin by Marcus & Co., New York
Diamond, 18k Gold
Regency Aquamarine Necklace with Old Mine Diamonds, circa 1815–1820
Located in Northampton, MA
This ravishing antique aquamarine necklace, dating to the Regency period (circa 1815–1820), is a crowning jewel of the era and a tour de force of early 19th-century jewelry design. A...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning high quality Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace. 39.30 carats of fine Burma Ruby graduated to an over 4 carat center Ruby. 43.52 carts of white marquise, pear and round b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
Diamond, Platinum
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Pansy Brooch 18 Karat
By Oscar Heyman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Oscar Heyman Pansy is one of the most coveted brooches to own. It set with calibrated blue Sapphires brilliant cut, colorless Diamonds and brilliant cut treated yellow Diamonds...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$108,000Sale Price|70% Off
NWT 360, 000 18KT Magnificent Fancy 38CT Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Winston Style Glistening Diamond and Paraiba Tourmaline Necklace!!!! Necklace features Outstanding Mu...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s French Cartier 7 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. Oval and domed, openwork, this incredible ring is claw-set with 2 antique and intermediate brilliant- cut diamonds on an entourage of shuttle- ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Circle Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Oscar Heyman Platinum Circle Brooch, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat and Fine color French cut sapphires. The brooch measures 1 3/8 inch in diameter.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Harry Winston Vintage Ruby Diamond Necklace Suite, circa 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A stunning testament to timeless elegance, this Harry Winston vintage platinum ruby and diamond suite from the 1980s showcases the pinnacle of craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace, consisting of eleven knife-edge bars graduating from the centre, each embellished with old-cut diamonds in cut-down collet settings...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar Heyman 3.34tcw Champagne Diamond Stud Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
These stunning Oscar Heyman earrings are made from platinum and feature a pair of 'champagne brown' diamonds weighing 3.34tcw (SI1-2). The stones are each 7mm wide and sit in a 4 pro...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Necklace, 10.25 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co., this enchanting necklace is a rare and unique masterpiece of early 20th-century American jewelry design. Delicately handcrafted, the one-of-a-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian natural pearl and diamond pendant/brooch, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Edwardian natural pearl and diamond pendant/brooch. An impressive convertible pendant/brooch, set to either side with two natural saltwater pearls and suspending four additional natu...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Magnificent Edwardian Diamond Platinum Cross Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
As good as it gets! A treasure from the early 19th century, this Edwardian cross is a museum quality piece without a doubt! It features 12 old-cut diamonds, each weighing over 1 cara...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920 Natural Unenhanced Burmese Sapphire Diamond Platinum Necklace Tiara
Located in London, GB
Burmese sapphire and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty two cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphires in open back claw settings, ranging from sma...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
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.