Ruby Platinum Necklace
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Post-War Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diam...
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian More Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Quar...
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Quar...
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
20th Century Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Brooches
Coral, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant 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.
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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.
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