Ruby Bead Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fres...
Early 20th Century British Multi-Strand Necklaces
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Sterlin...
Early 2000s English Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Platinum
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diam...
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fres...
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphir...
Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby
20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 22k Gold
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold-filled
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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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.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- What do amber bead necklaces do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Amber bead necklaces are believed to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. Amber is a fossilized tree resin that contains succinic acid. Many believe that when amber is heated against the body, it releases the acid onto the skin where it is absorbed, providing a boost to the body’s immune system. Find an assortment of amber bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
- What is a Samoan bead necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A Samoan bead necklace is a type of jewelry produced by the Indigenous people of Samoa, an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. Also called ula, the necklace features natural materials like leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, shells and whale's teeth. Visitors arriving in Samoa are often presented with ula necklaces as a sign of welcome. Explore a variety of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
- Why do guys wear bead necklaces?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Why guys wear bead necklaces varies. Bead necklaces may represent a person's cultural heritage, as many artisans from Africa and North American Indigenous tribes produce intricate handmade bead necklaces. In addition, bead necklaces have become associated with certain fashion styles, including surfer and boho. Men may also wear bead necklaces because they like their appearance. Find a large selection of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
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