Ruby 1930
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Figurines and Sculptures
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s German Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby
1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Cufflinks
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Tableware
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Early 20th Century French Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Band Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Cufflinks
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Italian More Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s British Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches
Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Spanish More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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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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