Ruby Cameo
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Brooches
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Agate, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Glass
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Belgian Neoclassical Crystal Serveware
Crystal, Gold
Vintage 1920s Belgian Neoclassical Crystal Serveware
Crystal, Gold
Emerald, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapp...
Vintage 1960s Greek Revival Choker Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vases
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau More Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique 1850s English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Agate, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow ...
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshw...
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How Much is a Ruby Cameo?
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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