French Cut Ruby
Late 20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Band Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings
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1990s French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
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Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
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French Cut Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a French Cut Ruby?
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.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
- What is the best cut for a ruby?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best cut for rubies is a matter of personal choice. An oval cut is the most preferred cut for ruby; this is because an oval cut reduces waste. The cut should show off this stone’s color and clarity. According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and that the stone should be clear and inclusion free. Find a collection of ruby jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is a cabochon cut ruby?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A cabochon cut ruby is a ruby featuring an unfaceted cut. Instead, the surface is curved and polished, for a look that especially highlights the beauty of more opaque rubies. Browse a collection of mesmerizing cabochon cut rubies from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an emerald cut ruby?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An emerald cut ruby is held in a double-claw setting, surrounded by a border of diamonds. The diamonds provide a beautiful contrast with the red of the ruby. Shop a selection of dazzling emerald cut rubies from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a French cut diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A French cut diamond is a diamond that is cut in a square or rectangular shape, and features a high crown, along with triangle-shaped facets in a crisscross pattern. A French cut diamond is made by grinding the top of the crystal gemstone. Find a collection of antique, vintage and new French cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.