Ruby France
Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Ruby
Vintage 1970s French Bangles
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French More Jewelry
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Artisan Fashion Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s French Bridal Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
20th Century French Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Aquamarine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold...
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Vanity Items
Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Retro Brooches
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling S...
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Bangles
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yell...
Vintage 1970s French Aesthetic Movement Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Modern Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Multi-g...
1990s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
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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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