French Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modern Link Bracelets
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s French Classical Roman Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Romantic Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
French Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Spinel, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Baroque Signet Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Retro Loose Gemstones
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Drop Earrings
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Clip-on Earrings
French Wrist Watches
French Retro Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
French Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald
Vintage 1940s French Retro Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bottles
Silver
Vintage 1970s French Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Empire Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
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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.
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