Ruby France
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Silver Plate
20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Glass
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s French Dinner Plates
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cufflinks
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Modern Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1980s French Medieval Link Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bottles
Crystal
Antique 19th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
20th Century French Vases
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s French Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Vases
Bronze
1990s French Informal Dresses
1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
Antique 1840s French Vases
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Si...
Vintage 1920s French Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Chairs
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Serving Pieces
Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s French Neoclassical Vanity Items
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Vases
Crystal
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Lanterns
Crystal
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Resin
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Ruby, Enamel
Vintage 1950s French Figurines and Sculptures
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
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How Much is a Ruby France?
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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