Ruby France
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Clip-on Earrings
French Wrist Watches
French Retro Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s French Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bottles
Silver
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
20th Century French Link Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Empire Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s French Byzantine Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
French Brooches
French More Bracelets
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow...
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Hoop Earrings
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
1990s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
- 1
- ...
Ruby France For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.








