French Ruby
Mid-20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Coral, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
1980s French Sunglasses
Vintage 1970s French Necklace Enhancers
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s European Retro Dome Rings
Early 2000s European Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cufflinks
Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s French More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Ruby, White Diamond
1990s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s French Rococo Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Modern More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Ruby
20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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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