Ravishing Rubies

Rubies are the birthstone for July. They range in colour from pink to deep red due to the presence of chromium, and like sapphires are part of the corundum group. Rubies are the red version of this group whereas all other colours are referred to as sapphires.  The value of a ruby is based on the same criteria as diamonds; cut, colour, clarity and carat weight.

Here are some fabulous pieces of ruby jewellery to enjoy.. 

Ravishing Rubies by pink-vintage featuring diamond jewelry

Ben-Amun crystal earrings / Ben-Amun statement necklace / Diamond jewelry / Ben-Amun ruby jewelry / Diamond jewelry / Diamond jewelry

Polyvore Fashion Picks

I have recently discovered Polyore and am becoming quite addicted! For those unfamiliar with Polyvore, it is a platform on which fashion items can be dragged and dropped to make collages or sets. It is great to see how outfits would look together or to create different mood boards. Here are a few items i have put together which are definitely on my wish list!

I absolutely love these Phillip Lim skinny jeans which i have paired with a simple white jersey tank by OAK. Accessories include a stylish vintage Chanel tote bag and gorgeous Jimmy Choo shoes. I have added this beautiful 1970s vintage Trifari pendant from the online shop as a final touch.

Silence is golden by pink-vintage 

Oak jersey tank
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3.1 Phillip Lim skinny jeans
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Jimmy choo shoes
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Leather handbag
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Tom ford
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Sophie Hulme leather belt
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The Cameo Ring

Cameos have been popular throughout history but were especially fashionable during the Victorian era. A cameo ring is made by inserting a carved cameo into a simple hoop. Queen Victoria was a big fan of Cameos, and Cameo rings carved with her portrait were given to guests at her wedding to Prince Albert.

Here are a few gorgeous examples…

Cameo Rings by pink-vintage featuring olivia collings antique jewelry

Alcozer & J vintage cameo jewelry / Amedeo agate ring / Olivia Collings Antique Jewelry / Seashell ring / Amedeo seashell ring, $3,670

The Cocktail Ring

Here are a few stunning cocktail rings i found on Polyvore. Cocktail rings are thought to have originated in the prohibition era when they were worn by fashionable women to glamorous secret cocktail parties. The cocktail ring was designed to be eye catching and ostentatious. The term 'cocktail ring' is associated with any over sized ring but typically contains a large central stone surrounded by smaller ones. 

Cocktail Rings by pink-vintage featuring an emerald cut ring

Yellow gold ring / Roberto Cavalli metal ring / Fantasy Jewelry Box aqua ring / Vintage ring / Astley Clarke african jewelry, $4,195 / ABS by Allen Schwartz emerald cut ring, $70