French Ruby
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Link Necklaces
Coral, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Ruby
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Edwardian Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1850s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Classical Roman Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Dome Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Link Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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