Jewellery · Earrings

Ruby Earrings

Antique and vintage earrings set with rubies. Pieces in stock include ruby and diamond cluster earrings in platinum, ruby cabochon and diamond drop earrings in 18KT yellow gold, ruby grape cluster clip earrings in 18KT gold, convertible ruby and diamond clip and stud earrings, frog clip earrings with rubies, diamonds and emeralds, and platinum Egyptian Revival drop earrings.

  • Every piece described with measurements, weight and marks
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Ruby and diamond cluster earrings in platinum

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Cluster and drop earrings

A cluster earring sets a centre stone in a ring of smaller stones; a drop earring hangs below the lobe. Each listing gives the length.

Cluster and drop earrings Two earrings in outline beside an ear lobe line. Left: a cluster earring, a centre stone in a ring of smaller stones, sitting on the lobe. Right: a drop earring that hangs below the lobe, with an arrow showing its length. length ClusterDrop sits on the lobehangs below the lobe Drawn by Mozeris. Dotted line: the ear lobe. Not to scale.

Cabochon and faceted rubies

Rubies are cut with facets to catch the light, or polished as smooth domed cabochons. Each listing states the cut.

Questions about ruby earrings

What makes a ruby red?

Traces of chromium in the corundum crystal.

Can clip earrings be worn as studs?

Some pairs are made to convert between clip and stud fittings; the listing says where they do.

How should ruby earrings be cleaned?

With a soft brush, lukewarm water and mild soap, then dried with a soft cloth.

Why buy from us

  • Full description, measurements and hallmarks on every listing
  • View in person by appointment
  • Insured delivery