AIG Certified 4.00 Ct Siamese Rubies Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Adorn your look and add a touch of class and charm on your outfit. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with 4 pieces of lustrous Natural Siamese Rubies of 4,00 carat, in perfect cut, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Certified Thai Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These delicate earrings feature square cushion and cushion mixed-cut rubies of 3.69 and 3.38 carats, encircled by 72 tapered baguette-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 2.25 - 2.75...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 1.22 Siamese Rubies 1.15 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Siamese Rubies and Diamonds earrings, in fabolous modern design , so elegant and refined style.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.50 Carat Oval Thai Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
These stunning earrings blend classic elegance with bold color, featuring 2.50 carats of rich, oval-cut Thai rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 2.00 Carat Siamese Rubies 1.55 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Introducing an exquisite pair of earrings featuring striking Siamese Rubies and dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Gold 4.5 Carat Natural Diamond & Thai Ruby Drop Earrings Circa 1975
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro yellow gold drop earrings, circa 1975, set with two natural pear-shaped Thai rubies weighing approximately 1.50 carats total and measuring about 6.5 × 5 × 2.7 mm each.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
AIG Certified 2.00 Carat Siamese Ruby 1.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Adds a touch of sophistication and class on your look. Stunning earrings come in 18k gold with a 2 pieces of lustrous Natural Siamese Rubies of 2,00 carats, in perfect cut, spectacul...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 12.00 Ct Siamese Rubies 2.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A true celebration of craftsmanship and beauty, this pair of earrings features 12 pieces of vibrant red Natural Siamese Rubies of 12,00 carats, in perfect oval cut, and 308 pieces of...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 11.00 Carats Siam Rubies 3.90 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Introducing an incredible pair of earrings with twinkling Siam Rubies and shimmering Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 6.00 Ct Siamese Rubies 2.40 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The framework is entirely set in luxurious 18k gold, which offers a striking contrast to the vibrant stones. Magnificent earrings come with 6 pieces of Natural Siamese Rubies of 6,00...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 4.00 Ct Siamese Rubies 1.90 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Rubies and Diamonds earring, in contemporary design, so glamour and chic style.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Gold Thai Princess‑Cut Ruby Cts 2.51 and Diamond Cts 0.50 Hoop Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Handcrafted in 18k gold (6.71 grams), these hoop earrings glow with 38 round diamonds totaling 0.50 cts and 52 princess‑cut rubies totaling 2.51 cts. Rubies get their vivid red colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$14,500
Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Earrings in 18K Rose Gold Round Diamond : 1.23ct - 144 stones Ruby - 12.69ct - 210 stones
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$532Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Gold Ruby 26 Pcs Ruby Stud Earrings Bar Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dainty Ruby Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold. These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of solid 14k gold featuring shiny brilliant round cut natural Ruby gemstone s...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$589Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold Ruby 26 Pcs Ruby Stud Earrings Bar Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dainty Ruby Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold. These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of solid 18K gold featuring shiny brilliant round cut natural Ruby gemstone s...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pt950 Ruby Diamond Floral Earrings by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
"Waltz of Flower" is an iconic MOISEIKIN jewellery collection that captures the elegance and beauty of a flower in motion. Created with the finest rubies and diamonds, this collectio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Twist Kaleidoscopes Ruby Enamel Earrings 18K Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Ruby 0.71 carat and Enamel Earrings 18K Gold Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.6 cm Weight: 3.07 grams Inspired by the spirit of "Rock & Roll", a key moment in music when the mood was eclec...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Ruby Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.27 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 6.97 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicinity o...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Ruby Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.38 carats with Ruby 1.59 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 4.9 cm Total Weight: 7.39 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
ARAYIAN 11.53 carats Invisibly Set Ruby Earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold: 3.77 grams Ruby: 11.53 carats A perfect pair of ruby earrings featuring exquisitely cut princess rubies, masterfully set in an elegant mystery setting. The design reveals no m...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Ruby Tassle Earrings with Diamond Knot
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Baguette Ruby Tassle Earrings with Diamond Knot are truly a work of art. Crafted from luxurious 18K white gold and adorned with over 11 carats of the richest red baguette rubies,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 3.05 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 4.79 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the v...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.96 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.30 cm Length: 6.50 cm Total Weight: 5.99 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
ARAYIAN Cluster Burma Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold: 5.44 grams Rubies: 6 pieces, 3.70 carats Diamonds: 12 pieces, 1.62 carats A pair of clustered Burma ruby and diamond earrings featuring six rubies totaling 3.70 carats and tw...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
13.36 Carat Burma Ruby And Diamond Earrings In Platinum
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond earrings showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in platinum. It has 46 pieces of Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 13.36 carat approximately. Studd...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Geoart Ruby, Diamond Stud Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Ruby 0.72 carat with Diamond 0.24 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.1 cm Weight: 4.80 grams Uncompromisingly modern and exuding, the collection draws ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,000Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 11.22ct Squared Ruby & 0.40ct Diamond Geometric Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
These striking 18k gold geometric bar earrings showcase a masterful blend of bold structure, vivid color, and meticulous craftsmanship. At the center of each earring is a seamless pa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 14.94 carats Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 5.0 cm Total Weight: 13.54 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vi...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
ARAYIAN 2.59 Unheated Mozambique Ruby Earrings with Certificate
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
A perfectly matching unheated Mozambique ruby earrings. Rubies are known as the king of gems, and these earrings feature unheated rubies, which are becoming increasingly rare. The ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat Rose Gold Ruby Hoop Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This hoop earrings we are special design .The outside we use invisible setting of deep red ruby and we also put the light pink round sapphire inside the hoop too. It is very in detai...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.95 carats with Diamond 1.72 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 9.10 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.54 carats with Diamond 0.44 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Total Weight: 4.34 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.20 carats with Diamond 1.02 carats Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 2.8 cm Total Weight: 7.82 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.84 carats, Ruby 1.10 carats with Diamond 0.75 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 3.5 cm Total Weight: 11.87 grams "We first ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.13 carats Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 12.12 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vici...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$900Sale Price|25% Off
9K Gold Natural Ruby Cluster Vintage Style Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Earrings Size: 13 x 33 mm.
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
13.53 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond chandelier earrings from Rewa. The earrings have 8 rubies that weigh a total of 13.53 carat, approximately. The largest two weigh a total of 4.01 carat....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 15.61 carats with Diamond 0.70 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 9.83 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 White Gold Flower Ruby Invisible Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely ruby stud earrings that you can use as everyday. We use the top quality Ruby for our invisible setting. It is deep red and very sparking. The invisible is a highly technique...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.93 carats with Diamond 0.29 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.2 cm Total Weight: 5.16 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.20 carats with Diamond 0.90 carat Earrings set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 4.1 cm Total Weight: 10.13 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.10 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Total Weight: 5.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
6.45 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond chandelier earrings from Rewa. The earrings have 50 rubies that weigh a total of 6.45 carat, approximately. They are from Burma and are natural, no heat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds 40 Carats Pear Shape Ruby Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 3 oval shape Ruby cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt yellow go...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.37 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond chandelier earrings from Rewa. The earrings have 48 rubies that weigh a total of 12.37 carat, approximately. They are from Burma and are natural, no hea...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Stud Ruby Big Heart Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby stud earrings design as modern style.This earrings is special design because you can wear as two way. 1.First you can wear with diamond in the bottom . 2.Second you can wear alo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby Flower Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby stud earrings design as classic luxury elegant style. You can use for everyday and also for the evening party. We use the top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting. We se...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Invisible Ruby Hoop Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This earrings is top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.0 carats, Cabochon Ruby 1.63 carats and Diamond 4.45 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 3.3 cm Total Weight: 26.94 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.96 carats with Ruby 3.80 carats and Diamond 1.01 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.1 cm Total Weight: 13.31 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Heart Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.47 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Total Weight: 2.95 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicin...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Ruby Earrings in 9K Blackened Gold diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Art Deco inspired earrings crafted in 9K blackened gold, set with treated rubies in a striking geometric design. The deep red of the rubies contrasts beautifully with the darkened go...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.27 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Length: 2.3 cm Total Weight: 7.62 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the vicinity o...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby Heart Earrings with Diamond
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby stud earrings design as classic elegant style. You can use for everyday and also for the evening party. We use the top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting. The invisibl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.0 carat with Diamond 0.32 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.9 cm Total Weight: 3.40 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Kavant & Sharart Origami Ruby, Diamond Earrings 18K White Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Ruby 2.71 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.6 cm Weight: 7.92 grams The ancient Japanese tradition of paper folding has...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby Edwardian Style Filigree Dangle Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Earrings Size: 13 x 45 mm.
Ruby, 9k 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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