Sapphire & Ruby Tassel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Ruby Tassel Earrings 8 strands of sapphire & ruby beads suspended from a gold and diamond star and moon.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,120Sale Price|20% Off
124cts Multi Color Sapphire Diamond & Ruby Tassel Earring In 18k Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This 124cts Multi color Sapphire Diamond and Ruby Tassel Earring in Gold and Silver is so such a glam for spring. 18kt gold:1.6gms Diamond:4.58cts Ruby: 1.64Cts Sapphire Multi: 124....
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
Diamond Ruby Tassel Earrings in Platinum, 15.56ct, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the French art of passementerie, these Diamond Ruby Tassel Earrings are the ultimate in elegance and movement.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Lucea New York Opal, Diamond and Ruby Tassel Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in Color Collection Ruby beads featured tassel dangling from a bead cup set with Diamonds in Sterling Silver. Ruby: 92.23 ct total weight. Opal: 3.91 ct total weight. Diamond:...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald & Ruby Tassel Earrings with Diamonds Made in 18k White Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:2.47g, Diamond:2.88ct, Silver 7.08gm, Ruby:144.13ct, Emerald:23.45ct"
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Knot Cluster Tassel Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These ravishing earrings are designed as a stylized knots of single and round brilliant-cut diamonds, each joined with suspending tassels of baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage Retro 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Swirl Tassel Earrings
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Retro 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Swirl Tassel Earrings Approximate Dimensions: 5.3 cm (Length) 2.5 cm (Width) Approx. 0.18 carat (Ruby) Approx. 1.36 carats (Diamond) 21.0 grams i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby Beads Tassel Earrings with Diamonds and Onyx, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful work of art with Plain Ruby Beads Tassels with Diamonds and Onyx. There are 78.74 cts. of Ruby, 1.64 cts of Onyx, and 1.88 cts of Diamonds The earrings weigh 28.29 grams.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Opalite Tassel Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fashion Perspective Inspired by contemporary runway trends featuring gemstone tassels and expressive color, these earrings reflect the modern fusion of fine jewelry and high fashion ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Ruby Cts 4.15 Diamond Tassel Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorned with 2 oval rubies totaling 4.15 carats, these tassel earrings are surrounded by delicate diamond petals, creating a mesmerizing floral motif.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$21,200 / item
143.07 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning exceptional tassel earrings is handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set with 143.07 carats ruby and 2.96 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Mosaic 31.36 carat Ruby Coomi Tassel Chandelier Earrings
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Please contact us for more information on Tassel Ruby Earrings. 20K Yellow Gold 3.84cts Diamonds 31.36cts Ruby 2.75 Inches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Marina J. Ruby, Pearl & Solid 14k Yellow Gold Graduated Tassel Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of Tassel Earrings by Marina J. A beautiful round Solid14k Yellow Gold Stud starts this piece, from which a decorated Solid 14k Yellow Gold Cup decorated with Rubies ha...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
128.2 Carat Carved Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Drop Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning exceptional tassel earrings is handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set with 128.2 carats ruby and 3.09 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Ruby Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings Tassel Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond, ruby and pearl chandelier earrings feature a cascade with 8 South Sea pearls of 12/11mm diameter. The untreated Tahitian pearls display a beautiful nacre and their natur...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,685Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Snake Tassel Earring with Sapphire & Ruby Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Antique looking best to go with boho look this blue sapphire tassel earring with snake charmer cap with sapphire and pave diamond stud on top will be stunning.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Pearl 18K White Gold Tassel Bead Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "338 Blue Sapphire 72.20 CT 172 White Diamonds 0.81 CT 2 Emerald 1.48 CT 16 PE 4.42 CT (3.5MM) 2 Ruby 1.69 CT 18KW 8.78 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precio...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
65mm natural Uncut rose cut diamond ruby emerald pearl tassel earrings n pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver tassel earrings with pendant consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Diamond- Natural uncut diamonds and rose cut diamonds Diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
$5,328Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Black Onyx Tassel Earring with Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT Gold:2.07g Diamond:3.345ct SiIver:11.131g Ruby:151.55ct Black Onyx:1.8ct
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,604Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Skull Tassel Earring with Ruby, Diamond and Onyx in Silver and Onyx
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Skull Tassel Earring with Ruby, Diamond and Onyx in silver and onyx is fun and very dramatic. 18kt gold:2.3gms Diamond:1.31cts Ruby:4.95Cts, Onyx Black:74.95cts
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,080Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Pearl Tassel Earrings With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:6.91g, Diamond:4.08ct RUBY:18.83Cts, PEARL:15.25Cts Size: 121X11MM"
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
$2,528Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Tassel Dangle Earring with Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:2.52g, Silver:7.72g Diamond:2.88ct, Ruby:87.9ct"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$8,797Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Black Onyx Tassel Earrings with Diamonds Made in 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:13.898g, Diamond:4.722ct, Ruby:116.9ct, ONYX BLACK:2.20ct Size: 76X15MM"
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tassel Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Massive Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Tassel Earrings of ruby pastes, faux amber, faceted jet caps with ruby silk tassels.
Gilt Metal
Fine Quality Edwardian Tribute Earrings with Diamonds and Red Spinel Tassels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Borrowing from Edwardian design, these 18K white gold earrings feature beautiful open work against a background of diamonds. Hanging from each earring are seven strands of spinel bea...
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
163.91 Carat Ruby Diamond Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning tassel earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$6,200 / item
37.22 Carat Pearl Ruby Diamond Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning tassel earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$8,800 / item
Tassel Ruby Pearl 4.77 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning tassel earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
84.89 Carat Ruby Diamond Spinel Chandelier Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning exceptional tassel earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
116.9 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Drop Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning exceptional tassel earrings is handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set with 116.9 carats ruby and 4.722 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
132.14 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chandelier Drop Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning exceptional tassel earrings is handmade in 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
162.57 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chandelier Drop Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning exceptional tassel earrings is handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set with 162.57 carats ruby, 2.1 carat black onyx and 2.6 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
143.75 Carat Emerald Diamond Tassel Snake Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning tassel snake earrings is handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver, 143.75 carats emerald and set with 6.35 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS st...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$18,000 / item
Fabergé Impératrice 18K White Gold Diamond & Ruby Tassel Earrings, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
The Fabergé Imperial Collection is inspired by the jewelled splendour of the Imperial Romanov court, and evokes the rhythms of the Russian seasons, whether literal or metaphorical. I...
White Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$16,500
Vintage Emerald, Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Tassel Earrings
Located in Pikesville, MD
A fabulous find, these vintage earrings circa 1960's are Italian made. Exquisite design using genuine emerald and ruby beads on the tassels.
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold on Sterling Silver Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Onyx Tassel Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gold on Sterling Silver- Good White Baroque Pearl 14 mm from the Orient, Side Stones-Round Ruby, with Lustrous Onyx Tassel Beads, wire hook earring closure.
Onyx, Pearl, Ruby
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Black Diamonds, Rubies, Antique Style Tassel Earrings
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
LUXURIANT TASSEL EARRINGS The Luxuriant Tassel Earrings are one of a kind.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Unavailable|$4,150
Ruby Bead, Diamond, and Pearl Tassel Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Unique and fun, these chandelier earrings feature multiple strings of ruby beads terminated in pearls suspended from diamond and pearl ferrels. A total of .96 ct of G-H color and VS ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tsavorite, Peridot, and Ruby Tassel Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning tassel earrings gradient from dark green tsavorite beads to light green peridot beads and dangle gracefully under a large Ruby bead.
Peridot, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold|$8,970
Ruby and Diamond Tassel Earrings
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
This wonderful pair of earrings feature 90 carats of Rubies and 3.60 cts of round brilliant cut diamonds G color IF clarity. Contemporary CONDITION: Brand new METAL: 18k Gold STONE...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
11.50ct Briolette Diamond, Ruby and Jade Tassel Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The ruby tassels carry briolette diamonds that catch light at every angle.This pair of Briolette 11.50ct Diamond, 50.0ct Ruby, and Jade Tassel Earrings is offered in estate condition.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Marina J. Elegant Pearl Ruby Gold Tassel Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Through this gold piece are laced tassels made of ruby beads and graduated sizes of cultured pearls, separated by 3 mm 14 karat gold rondells, and the ear wire is also 14 karat gold.
Cultured Pearl, Ruby
Ruby Tassel and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By DA Jewellery
Located in Banbury, GB
Captivating ruby tassel drop earrings enriched with domes of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer Ruby Tassel Dangle Earring in 18k Gold with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This designer Ruby Tassel Dangle Earring in 18K Gold with Diamonds would make your heart miss a beat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Marina J White Pearl and Ruby Graduated Tassel Earrings with 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of Tassel Earrings by Marina J. This lovely pair features two large oval cabochon Ruby stones (9mm x 10mm), bezel set in 14k Yellow Gold.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faceted Ruby Stone Bead Pearl Tassel Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The alternating pattern of the tassels give the earrings an extra layer of depth and fluidity.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J. Ruby and Solid 14k Yellow Gold Tassel Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous and bold pair of Earrings by Marina J. This striking pair features richly pigmented faceted Red Rubies and solid 14k Yellow Gold beads. Two beautiful Cushion cut Rubies are ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faceted Ruby Bead & Pearl Tassel Earrings w.14 K Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant are the perfect gift. Rich faceted ruby beads hang in gorgeous tassels along with cultured pearls, and accented with gold findings, creating a lightness to the lush ta...
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Gold Seed Pearl and Synthetic Ruby Tassel Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A lovely and ornate pair of antique tassel earrings, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and enriched with delicate seed pearls and vibrant synthetic rubies.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Marina J. Elegant Tassel Earrings with Sparkling Ruby Beads and 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rich red of the faceted ruby beads are accented by the tiny faceted 14k yellow gold beads at the bottom of each graduated strand (1-3mm). The earrings are almost three inches wit...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J White Pearl and Ruby Graduated Tassel Earrings with 14 K Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These white pearl and ruby graduated tassel earrings with 14k yellow gold lever backs are gorgeous with glowing white pearls and rich red ruby beads.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J Faceted Amethyst Stud Tassel Dangle Earrings and 14K Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These unique earrings are composed with the finest 1 mm faceted amethyst beaded tassels with 14k yellow gold cup and stud to complete the look.
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,400
Ruby Bead Tassel Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ruby bead tassel drop earrings with pavé ruby-set caps, suspended from pavé ruby-set half domed tops, mounted in oxidized silver, with gold posts and friction backs for pierced ears....
Ruby, Gold, Silver
Sold|$17,705
Ruby Diamond Tassel Drop Earrings
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Ruby and Diamond Tassel Earrings 154 diamonds ca 1 ct 30 strings with ruby beads ca 80ct 18 karat yellow gold come with clips and studs. either can be removed free of charge
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$10,500
Ruby Diamond Gold Tassel Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This outstanding 100.72 carats Genuine Burma Rubies bead tassel earring set in 18K white gold forming a cascade, creates a captivating sculptural jewel, with Ice Diamond on top.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$6,200
1970s Ruby Diamond Gold Tassel Earrings
Located in Paris, FR
Diamonds, rubies and 18k gold earrings. Circa 1970.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,800
Ruby Diamond Gold Rope Tassel Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Drop earrings, designed with three graduating rope-twist gold tassels each ending in cabochon-cut ruby and round diamond accents, in 14k yellow gold, with clip backs. 2.60" length an...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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