$1,944Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Red Ruby and Diamond Dangle Earrings Gift for Her in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Red Ruby and Diamond Dangle Earrings Gift for Her in 14k Yellow Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
3.84 Carats Deep Red Ruby Cluster Stud Earrings with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3.84 Carats Deep Red Ruby Cluster Stud Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Red Ruby Stone 1.07 carats set in 14K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Redefine elegance with these stunning 14K white gold stud earrings, finely crafted in a rich shine. Round cut natural rubies secured in classic four-prong settings nestle in the cent...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Robert Goossens for Chanel Gold, Grey Pearl & Ruby Red Cabochon Hoop Earrings
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of vintage Chanel hoop earrings, meticulously crafted by master goldsmith Robert Goossens during the 1970 to 1981 era. These stunning, wide-profile hoops showcase...
Pearl, Ruby, Metal, Gold Plate
Natural Red Round Ruby and White Diamond 1.34 Carat TW White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful ruby earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Red Natural Ruby Diamond Gold Clip Post Flower Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century ruby and diamond clip post earrings. Vivid red color, textured flower design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Red Round Ruby and White Diamond 0.53 Carat TW Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic ruby earrings. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with natural round cut red ruby's complimented by natural round white diamond melee in a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Red Ruby 4x3mm and 1/10 Cttw Diamond Huggy Earrings
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of each piece lies a lustrous pear-shaped natural red ruby, measuring 4x3 mm, treated with oil to enhance its deep, mesmerizing hue.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,136Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco Red Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Perfect Luxury Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in radiant 14K yellow gold, these exquisite drop earrings showcase timeless elegance with a modern twist. Each earring features a rich, emerald-cut ruby gemstone (total stone...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Jade Ruby 14K Gold Diamonds Black Onyx Red Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These earrings have in the upper part 2 large ruby cabochons, the central part consisting of 2 cylinders of black onyx and 2 elements in gold diamond and red enamel, while in the low...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Purple and Ruby Red Rock-Shaped Resin Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These spectacular carved Lucite or resin clip-on earrings feature a dimensional rounded shape with rock carving in luminous ruby red and deep purple colors with a frosted textured pa...
$743Sale Price / item|40% Off
Tulip Ruby Stud Earrings in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear ruby earrings. Red flower earrings. 14k solid gold Size: 10 x 7 mm.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Chanel Vintage 1970 Gripoix Red Ruby Pine Cone Cabochon Triangle Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Gripoix Clear Ruby Red Burgundy Amber Pine Cone Cabochon Triangle Dome Dangle Drop Clip On Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Luxury Classic Red Ruby Swarovski Crystals Drop Retro Gold Clip On Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Luxury Classic Red Ruby Faux Crystals Drop Retro Clip On Earrings, Swarovski Element Very high quality and high cost.
Gold Plate
GIA Certified Red Ruby, Yellow Gold, Blue Sapphires & Diamond Clip On Earrings.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! These vintage earrings are very lively! GIA certified pair of bright red Ruby, blue sapphire and diamond stud earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pastel & Red Rubies Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pastel & Red Rubies Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Red Oval Shape Rubies - 17 Carats Pinkish Pastel Color Rubies - 4 Carats Rose cuts.
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
18K White Gold and Black Rhodium Plated 3/4ct Diamonds and Red Ruby Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
These huggie earrings provide stunning sparkle in the form of round white diamonds in prong settings and bring about a dazzling depth of color thanks to rows of brilliant-cut 1mm rou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Vintage Sterling Ruby Red Crystal Screw Back Earrings, Triple Gemstone Art Deco
Located in Milford, DE
These vintage screw-back earrings feature three vibrant ruby red crystal gemstones in each earring, offering a stunning sparkle that catches the light beautifully.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage gold ruby red glass cabochon clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE ...
18k White Gold 1 7/8cttw Diamond and Round Red Ruby Open Swish Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Product features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamond Diamond Count: 120 Round-Cut Diamond Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Diamond Weight: 1.85 cttw Diamond Setting Type:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Christian Dior 1958 Vintage Rare Iridescent Red Ruby Marquise Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1958 Vintage Iridescent Ruby Red Crystals Floral Wing Feather Elegant Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Silver Plate
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Red Ruby & Fancy Color Multi Gem Earrings Set in
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, Topaz & Amethyst Earrings Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style From the “Capri” collection Natural Ruby Pink Red - 4 c...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Givenchy Vintage Gold Gripoix Ruby Red Baroque Openwork Rectangle Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Gripoix Royal Ruby Red Crystals Baroque Rectangle Openwork Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
$4,380Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning Diamond & Ruby Platinum Vintage Art Deco Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Pair of Art Deco Platinum Chandelier 1950's Earrings. 1.50ct Brilliant Round Diamonds. F-H Color VS-I Clarity. .60ct Stunning Natural Red French Cut Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Baguette Ruby Tassle Earrings with Diamond Knot
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted from luxurious 18K white gold and adorned with over 11 carats of the richest red baguette rubies, these statement earrings are sure to dazzle.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Open Wire Earrings Green Flower Cut Tourmaline Red Oval Cut Rubies
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
The main stones are two hand-carved green tourmalines shaped like 10-petal flowers, with two natural oval-cut red rubies at the center. Both the rubies and tourmalines are set in a 4...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage gold ruby red glass designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ❤️❤️ V...
$6,194Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of Blue Sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry 10.00 Carat Certified Unheated Ruby Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Museum Vault, We are Showcasing a stunning a 10.00 carat pair of gorgeous vivid red untreated natural ruby earrings. These rubies are super rare as single sto...
Ruby
Bochic “Orient” Pastel Sapphires & Red Rubies Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pastel Sapphires & Red Rubies Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Red Oval Shape Rubies - 17 Carats Pinkish Pastel Multi Color Sapphires - 7 Carats Rose c...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1960s Rare Gripoix Ruby Emerald Red Drop Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Haute Couture 1960s Arty Gripoix Ruby Emerald Red Green Circle Glass Cabochon Crystals Exquisite Long Drop Dangle Clip Earrings, Silver Tone Very exce...
Gold Plate
Fern Green and Ruby Red Rock-Shaped Carved Lucite Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning oversized carved Lucite clip-on earrings are from an Italian design studio. They feature a dimensional, rounded shape with rock carving in luminous ruby red and fern g...
Richard Kerr Silver and Ruby Red Crystal Jeweled Clip Earrings
By Richard Kerr
Located in Atlanta, GA
Richard Kerr designed those sophisticated dangling clip-on earrings in the 1980s. These pieces feature the brand's signature rhinestone-paved design with an extra-long drop, all cove...
Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A pair of perfectly matched cushion shape cabochon INTENSE RED Burma Ruby earrings. The rubies weigh 6.42 carats each for a total weight of 12.84 carats.
Diamond, Ruby
$1,715Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.08 Carats of Rubies.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Diamonds Earrings 14K Gold Retro Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The diamonds range from VS1 to SI1 clarity and G color. Six red Rubies in each earring are about 3 - 3.8 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,100 / item
Ruby Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Handmade solitaire bright red octagon ruby stud earrings in 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,725 / item
Round Ruby Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Handmade solitaire bright red round ruby stud earrings in 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.26ct Unheated Burma Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
4.26 ct Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Chandelier Earrings (GIA Certified) Indulge in commanding elegance with these breathtaking chandelier earrings, showcasing 4.26 carats...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,715Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.80 Carats of Rubies.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
$1,715Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings have 0.70 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of Rubies.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
GIA Certified 4.56ct Unheated Burma Ruby & Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
4.56 ct Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Chandelier Earrings (GIA Certified) Indulge in commanding elegance with these breathtaking chandelier earrings, showcasing 4.56 ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Christian Dior Vintage Iconic Gold Gripoix Ruby Red Diamond Crystals Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Marble Gripoix Ruby Red Diamond Crystals Geometric Elegant Modernist Clip On Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Gold Red Sapphire Ruby Emerald Domed Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Sapphire Ruby Emerald Blue Navy Red Green Oval Whole Shining Crystals Hoop Domed C Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition, very new.
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gripoix Ruby Red Black Crystals Octagon Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Gripoix Black Enamel Crystals Octagon Rectangle Chunky Elegant Modenrist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Oval Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Omega Back 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Pair of Art Deco design with ruby and diamond earrings, each of shield-shaped, millegrain set with round diamonds and French cut ruby surround the natural oval ruby. 14K White Gold. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Ruby Red Triangle Shield Crystals Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ruby Red Triangle Shield Crystals Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Vintage gold ruby red glass designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ❤️❤️ V...
Vintage gold ruby red glass designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 37 ❤️❤️...
Vintage gold ruby red glass designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE D...
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Green Red Blue Emerald Ruby Sapphire Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Baroque Gripoix Cabochon Emerald Ruby Sapphire Green Red Navy Blue Domed Half Hoop Openwork Exquisite Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent co...
Gold Plate
1.85 cts tw Red Ruby Studs and Diamond Ear Climbers
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this beautiful pair of cushion-cut red ruby studs, perfectly complemented by dazzling diamond ear climbers.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage silver tone ruby red glass rhinestones designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1" by 1" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sk...
Vintage gold tone ruby red glass rhinestones designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stone and rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • 7/8" in diameter CONDITION • very good vintage condition with mini...
Vintage gold tone ruby red glass massive designer clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass cabochons • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 62 ...
Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Flower Ruby Red Stone Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Flower Ruby Red Stone Earrings Measurements: Height: 2 inches (5 cms) Width: 2 inches (5 cms) Weight per Earring: 21 grams Features: - 100% A...
18K Solid Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Red Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings, gracefully nestled in the embrace of lustrous 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$119Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Red & Blue Aurora Borealis Crystal Wreath Earrings By Warner, 1960s
By Warner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1" in diameter - Silver tone - Prong set ruby red and blue aurora borealis crystals - Clip on earring backs - By Warner (signed on clips) ...
9.49 Carat Diamond and Ruby Victorian Style Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
9.49 Carat Diamond and Ruby Victorian Style Drop Earrings This Victorian style red ruby and diamond long earring is phenomenal.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage CRAFT signed silver tone ruby red glass clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CRAFT • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku ...
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.
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