Ruby France
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Pocket Watches
Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cuff Bracelets
Citrine, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Romantic Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French More Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire
20th Century French Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dome Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Jade, Quartz, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century French Link Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Link Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern More Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Frames
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s French Fashion Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Classical Roman Engagement Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cufflinks
Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Yellow Gold
20th Century French More Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings
Ruby, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century More Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow 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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