Baroque Pearl And Ruby
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Bangles
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Dangle Earrings
Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Bangles
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Drop Earrings
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique 1820s French Neoclassical Vanity Items
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Finnish Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Recent Sales
2010s Cocktail Rings
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rhodium, S...
2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Baroque Chandelier Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Bahraini Vanity Items
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Baroque Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
Early 2000s French Baroque Signet Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Baroque Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century British Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, 14k Gold,...
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s British Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Other Collectible Jewelry
Silver, Other
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Beryl, Pearl, Ruby, Green Beryl
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s French Neoclassical Vanity Items
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Baroque Enamel Frames and Objects
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Enamel, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Bangles
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Romantic Drop Earrings
Quartz, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
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Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Link Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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.
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The Legacy of Ruby in Jewelry Design
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.
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- What is a Biwa baroque pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Baroque pearls are pearls with an irregular, non-spherical shape. They are sometimes called Biwa baroque pearls because of their discovery in Lake Biwa, Japan. Baroque pearls are coveted for their uniqueness as no two baroque pearls are alike. Baroque pearls are long and round with dips along the surface. Shop a wide range of baroque pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A baroque pearl is any pearl that has an uneven, non-spherical shape. Check the surface of the pearl and if there are any irregularities, then it is considered baroque. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary baroque pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are baroque pearls worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021On average, a pearl's value ranges from $300 to $1500 and a baroque pearl is usually 25%-35% of the price of a round pearl. Because these pearls are irregular shapes they are appreciated for their uniqueness.