Ruby 1930
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Go...
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1930s British Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum, Yell...
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases
Cut Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass
Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s Wall Lights and Sconces
Blown Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Stools
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Glass
Crystal
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Brooches
Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Carnelian, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby
Vintage 1930s French Retro Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Belgian Bohemian Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Frames
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cufflinks
Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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Ruby 1930 For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Ruby 1930?
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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