Ruby 1930
Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Dinner Plates
Porcelain
1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Band Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s European Collectible Jewelry
Carnelian, Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Signs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Retro Wedding Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Bangles
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French More Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Cufflinks
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s American Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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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