1980's Pair of High Carat Gold Coral Bead Bangle Slip on Bracelets

The unique beauty of rubies, prized for their vibrant color and rarity, captivates in any form, be they faceted or lustrous, cut or carved. Rubies have been treasured and revered for centuries, their intense red color a symbol of passion, love, power, and also life itself. Any discussion of the mythology surrounding rubies should begin in India, an ancient source for the beautiful red gemstones. The ancient Sanskrit word for ruby, ratnaraj, translates as “king of precious stones.” Ancient Hindus believed that the red color of the ruby came from an inner fire in the stone that could not be extinguished, making the ruby a symbol of talismanic protection and good fortune. Some legends said that if you dropped a ruby into cool water, it would boil. Perhaps the most extreme belief belonged to the Burmese. They believed that pressing a ruby into the flesh granted a person invincibility. This ravishingly beautiful pair of Contemporary Ruby Bead Diamond...

A very fine Etruscan style gold filled bracelet. The hollow tube bracelet is set with a carved peach colored coral cameo in a decorative gold-filled bezel and is capped with Etrusca...