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 coachman in a top hat Made of Yellow Gold 750 (18k) Two lanterns of natural rubie...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire USA Flag Lapel Pin.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This striking vintage USA flag lapel pin is beautifully crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and set with sparkling diamonds, vibrant rubies, and rich blue sapphires — a classic patrioti...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 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-of-a-kind, stamped 14K on the back. Measures approximately 1/2 x 1 inches. A lovely...
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 cornelian and ruby stones. A timeless piece that will elevate any outfit with its e...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1980s Multi-Gem Gold Flower Basket Lapel Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
The basket is filled with a colorful bouquet of moving flowers, enriched with three genuine lustrous white south sea genuine pearl measuring approx. 14-12mm in diameter. It is enri...
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, adorned in their center with 2 round rubies, diamonds and emeralds Hallmarks at bac...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Freedom Waves Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
18 karat rose gold holds the colors of freedom with rubies, diamonds and sapphires. A subtle yet meaningful reminder of having choices in life, you can wear this unique pin on a lape...
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 polling ruby eyes, decorated with red bandana.
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 inquisitive ruby eyes. Petite size, 1" x 1/2". Great for a monkey collector -- or fo...
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
The natural structure and elegant form of the crab lends itself perfectly to embellishment and Henn’s brooch, which can double as a lapel pin, is no exception. This finely sculpted ...
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.
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 small rubies (2 of each side) to reflect the eyes.
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.
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. The stunning 2.00CT ruby adds a touch of elegance to any outfit, making this piece pe...
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 stone.
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
This piece can be worn either as a brooch or, because of it's brilliant design, can be taken apart and worn as a double lapel pin. Gorgeous Double fan design that boasts 6 round diam...
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 F.
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Flying Hummingbird Lapel Pin 14k Bird in Flight
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Single Color: F - G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .03ct Cut:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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 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
Sold
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
This gorgeous turquoise embellished 18 karat yellow gold bird lapel pin is the perfect touch of pizzazz to add to your look.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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, sapphires and diamonds.
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 featuring 134 Round brilliant cut natural diamonds we estimate 1.34CT total weight (G-H in ...
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 the eyes and enamel on the back.
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 rubies, sapphires and approx. 0.05ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 30mm x 18mm. Marked: ...
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
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Inspired by Scandinavian Pirates, this Viking Skull lapel pin has been designed to let your wild side stand out!
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 small rubies (3 of each side) to reflect the eyes.
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
An 18k gold stagecoach brooch based on a Parisian design by Mellerio, the side lanterns set with rubies, back window, a calibre-cut sapphire and a coral bead for the coachman’s head,...
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.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marcus & Co Yellow Gold, Diamond and enamel Lapel Watch
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Magnificent, fine and rare 18k yellow gold, diamond and enamel lapel watch with enamel, diamond and ruby peacock lapel pin by Marcus & Co., New York
Diamond, 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.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
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