French Ruby
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1790s Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Vanity Items
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s European Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s French Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s French Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Revival Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bridal Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary British Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Signet Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
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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