Ruby Tassel
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary More Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
2010s French Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unknown Chain Necklaces
American Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Gold, Silver
2010s German Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s More Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby
Mid-20th Century Unknown More Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Luggage and Travel Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold,...
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
American Chandelier Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby
2010s American Tunics and Wrap Dresses
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Chandelier Earrings
American Clip-on Earrings
Early 20th Century Indian Collectible Jewelry
Jade
2010s American Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Tunics and Wrap Dresses
20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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How Much is a Ruby Tassel?
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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