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Vintage gold diamond and ruby bracelet with oval center cluster and hinged clasp
14kt yellow gold bracelet with diamonds and central ruby
Vintage gold diamond and ruby bracelet with oval center cluster and hinged clasp
14kt yellow gold bracelet with diamonds and central ruby

C. 1980 Vintage .60 ct. t.w. Diamond and .25 Carat Ruby Bracelet in 14kt Yellow Gold. 7"

$6,895
C. 1980. Liven up your stacked styles with this stunning bracelet from our Estate collection. A single .25 carat round ruby is nestled in a …

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All weights and measurements are approximate. Most gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty and may require special care.

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Skilled Craftsmanship

A figure-8 safety can often be added after the fact: a skilled bench jeweler can retrofit one to many existing clasps, compatibility determined by whether the clasp geometry accommodates the additional closure point, worth asking about for any high-value piece currently secured by a single-point primary clasp.

A Storied Heritage

Pre-modern gem identification relied on color, hardness, and source: criteria insufficient to consistently separate ruby, red spinel, and garnet. The Black Prince's Ruby, acquired in the 14th century and set in the British Imperial State Crown, was confirmed as red spinel only through modern gemological analysis. The misidentification represents the rule rather than the exception: most historical rubies in institutional and royal collections have required re-examination, and the results have reshaped understanding of where truly fine ruby was available throughout history.

Industry Insight

Both box clasps and foldover clasps sit flat against the piece, but the mechanisms diverge. A box clasp locks a tongue into a housing, but a foldover clasp snaps a hinged plate onto a bar. This difference shows up in both the feel of the closure and its visual footprint, which is something to consider when you're gifting a piece.

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