1. Emeralds
(Gemstones/Colored Gemstones)

... claims regarding the possibility of what gemstone the Emerald could really have been include jasper, and even rubies. In some cultures, the emerald is the traditional gift for the 55th wedding anniversary. ...

2. Rubies
(Gemstones/Colored Gemstones)

... rubies are primarily determined by color. The brightest and best "red" called pigeon blood-red, commands a huge premium over other rubies of similar quality. After color follows clarity: similar to diamonds, ...

3. Sapphires
(Gemstones/Colored Gemstones)

... Asia, and Sri Lanka. Sapphire and rubies are often found together in the same area, but one gem is usually more abundant. Blue Sapphire Various shades of blue [dark and light] result from titanium ...

4. Pierre Vever
(Manufacturers/French Jewelers)

... also tended to use precious stones like diamonds and rubies to embellish their pieces rather than semi-precious and organic gemstones. The most famous of these guest designers was Eugène Grasset whose ...

5. John Rubel Co.
(Manufacturers/American Jewelers)

... dancers, and dancing flowers inspired by Fantasia. The firm also produced a series of popular flower-motif brooches featuring rubies, diamonds, and turquoise—a combination that was widely copied by other ...

6. Oscar Heyman Bros.
(Manufacturers/American Jewelers)

... Heyman continues to produce lovely pieces, specializing in platinum jewelry with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. The workshops creates their own tools, and the firm holds various patents for ...

7. Cartier
(Manufacturers/French Jewelers)

... featuring carved rubies, emeralds, and sapphires date to this era. Deco designs gained popularity as the decade progressed; indeed during the 1920’s, the Art Deco aesthetic became the norm. In 1933, ...

8. Buccellati
(Manufacturers/Italian Jewelers)

... and gold) is also typical. If gemstones are used at all, they are often unusual: large cabochons, carved emeralds and rubies, rose-cut diamonds. Naturalistic motifs are common fare. The pieces are bold ...

9. Boivin Jewellery
(Manufacturers/French Jewelers)

... almost exclusively. Rubies, sapphires, and emeralds were eschewed in favor semi-precious gemstones like citrines, aquamarine, and topaz. Onyx, rock crystal, and lapis were often incorporated into the pieces, ...

10. Edwardian Era Jewelry
(History/Antique Periods)

Lasting about a decade, the Edwardian era (named after England's King Edward VII) was a mix of styles and tastes. The era was short but jewelry pieces can easily be found. New technology allowed faster ...

11. Antique Jewelry Periods
(Home Page/General)

... death of Queen Victoria and the subsequent coronation of her son Edward. During this period expensive gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies were set in elaborate and highly fashionable designs. ...

12. Antique Jewelry Periods
(Uncategorised Content)

... (1901-1910) The Edwardian period started with the death of Queen Victoria and the subsequent coronation of her son Edward. During this period expensive gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies ...