French Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings
Vermeil, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s French Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
- 1
- ...
French Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a French 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.