Ruby France
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Charm Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s French Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Retro Cufflinks
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French More Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French More Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro More Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Bangles
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold
Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French More Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bridal Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Boxes and Cases
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Modern More Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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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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