Unavailable|$3,792
Dimos Gold & Silver Cocktail Byzantine Band Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine ring in a beautiful combination with 18k gold and 925 silver. Pink sapphire, rubies and
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Unavailable|$7,700
GEMOLITHOS Byzantine Style and Culttured Pearl Long Necklace
Located in Munich, DE
Byzantine Style "Pendant" & 5 row Culttured Pearl Long Necklace, set with sapphires, rubies and
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$12,500
Gemolithos Byzantine Style, Handcrafted, Gem Set Bracelet, 1980s
Located in Munich, DE
Byzantine Style, Handcrafted, Gem Set Bracelet, 1980s set with Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.15 Carat Eternity Band Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Mill Grained Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weighing 0.35 carats with 3 red rubies and 3 blue sapphires weighing 0.80 carats 4.70 grams finished with a
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,003
Dimos 18k Yellow Gold Classic Cocktail Cross
Located in Athens, GR
rubies, blue sapphires and emerald, decorated with granulation.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
4.33 Carat Eternity Band Gold with Mixed Fancy Shaped Semi Precios Gemstones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ruby 1 oval iolite 1 square ruby 1 round orange sapphire 1 yellow pare shape sapphire 1 pear shape
Black Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Iolite, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k ...
Byzantine Style Cabochon Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
in the center with a ruby and sapphire on either side. All 3 stones are surrounded by good quality
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Natural Emerald Ruby Sapphire Byzantine 18 Karat Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Byzantine Deco .90ct. Natural Emeralds, sapphires & Ruby earrings. Emeralds: Square cut
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Byzantine Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Rubies, 4 Emeralds, and 12 Sapphire all total weight of 2,94 Carat. This stunning art piece is made as an
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Byzantine Sapphire Emerald Ruby Semi-Precious Gemstone Gold Necklace
By Verdura
Located in Greenwich, CT
Eye candy. A mélange of delicious emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and assorted semi-precious stones
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Cartier Byzantine Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Byzantine Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Bracelet Bangle by Cartier. With 24
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Sapphire Diamon Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
top and bottom halo of round cut diamonds. 4 round blue sapphire, approx. .12cts 4 round red rubies
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier, Byzantine 18 Carat Gold Band Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
emeralds and two cut carré sapphires, signed, dated numbered: Cartier, 1994, model: Byzantine. weight
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$31,500
Verdura Byzantine Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Verdura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
variety of mixed-cut smaller gemstones including ruby, sapphire, peridot, rubellite, citrine, green
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Ru...
Verdura Byzantine Pendant Brooch with Chain Necklace
By Verdura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Verdura "Byzantine" pendant brooch in 18k yellow gold, centering a larger sugarloaf cabochon-cut
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Marquize Cut Rubies, 10 Brilliant Cut Sapphires and 9 Brilliant Cut Emeralds, all in a total weight of
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Sold|$5,890
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Cross
By Cartier
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
cross is set with four square cut blue sapphires, four pear shape rubies and a central square cut green
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Byzantine Diamond Multi Gem Ear Clip Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of multi stone ear clips from the Cartier Byzantine collection. The front of the ear clip is
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Byzantine Multi-Color Gemstone Yellow Gold Small Cross Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, sapphires, and emerald. The Byzantine motif was designed by Louis Cartier during his trip to Russia in the
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s CARTIER Byzantine Multicolor Gemstone Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Cartier cross is made in 18k yellow gold and set with faceted rubies, sapphires, and
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Byzantine Multi-Color Gemstone Yellow Gold Medium Cross Pendant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
rubies, sapphires, and emerald. The Byzantine motif was designed by Louis Cartier during his trip to
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone Dangle Lever-Back Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
earrings have a total of 2 rubies, 4 emeralds and 32 cabochon cut sapphires. Each stone is bezel set and
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Byzantine Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Rubies, 4 Emeralds, and 12 Sapphire all total weight of 2,94 Carat. This art piece is made as an
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Byzantine Ring with Ruby Sapphire Emerald
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
effect that S.Georgios is known for. This unique piece features 2 Brilliant cut Rubies total weight of
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Byzantine Ring with Ruby Sapphire Emerald
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
effect that S.Georgios is known for. This unique piece features 2 Brilliant cut Rubies total weight of
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Byzantine Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Rubies, 4 Emeralds, and 12 Sapphire all total weight of 2,94 Carat. This art piece is made as an
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Byzantine Cross CUSTOM
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Custom ordered cross 29mm x 22mm
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Ruby Byzantine Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
shape natural Sapphire with a total weight of 0.27 Carat, surrounded by 2 pear shape natural Rubies
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Pink Sap...
Lalaounis Byzantine Mosaic Ring, Set With Emeralds, Ruby, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Lalaounis creation, crafted in 18ct yellow gold, set with emeralds, sapphires
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Sapphire Ruby Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Byzantine Cross Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
by deep blue sapphires and rich red rubies, set in lustrous 18k yellow gold. The smooth, reflective
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Sapphire Ruby Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Byzantine Cross Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
by deep blue sapphires and rich red rubies, set in lustrous 18k yellow gold. The smooth, reflective
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1993 CARTIER Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Gold Byzantine Cross Pendant Pin Clip
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pendant is made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold and studded with rubies, sapphires, emerald and diamonds
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Byzantine Style Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and finished with a unique velvet background. This stunning cross
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Byzantine Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios 18 Karat Yellow Gold designer earrings are decorated with hand made Byzantine-era
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Di...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Byzantine Round Stud Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Byzantine-era style bead granulation workmanship. These beautiful stud earrings feature 2 Brilliant cut
Ruby, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black D...
Sold|$10,500
Cartier Byzantine Dome Band Yellow Gold & Gems
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Byzantine Dome Band Yellow Gold & Gems. The band features two square cut sapphires, two
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Divine Byzantine Modern 18K Yellow Gold Cross Adorned with Sapphires
Located in London, GB
sapphires and rubies, this elegant piece is a stunning addition to any collection. Wear it alone for a
Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Style Jeweled Ear-clips with Omega and Pierced Backs
Located in New York, NY
Rubies, Sapphires, center Peridot & full cut clean white Diamonds.Can be worn pierced - or if post
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Sapphire and Ruby Cross with Granulation work
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Share Rubies total weight of 1,05 Carat and a Sapphire total weight of 0,25 Carat. This art piece is
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Sapphire and Ruby Cross with Granulation work
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Share Rubies total weight of 1,05 Carat and a Sapphire total weight of 0,25 Carat. This art piece is
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Sapphire and Ruby Cross with Granulation work
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Shape Rubies total weight of 1,05 Carat and a Sapphire total weight of 0,25 Carat. This stunning art
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Long Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
granulation workmanship and a unique velvet finish on the background. They feature Rubies, Sapphires and
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
granulation and a combination of Diamonds, Rubies, Emerald and Sapphires. The Ring features Brilliant cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Long Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
granulation workmanship and a unique velvet finish on the background. They feature Rubies, Sapphires and
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Byzantine Style Cross is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and has Granulation
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring with Ruby Sapphire Emerald
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
and features 2 Brilliant cut Rubies total weight of 0.30 Carat, 2 Brilliant cut Sapphires total weight
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring with Ruby Sapphire Emerald
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
effect that S.Georgios is known for. This unique piece features 2 Brilliant cut Rubies total weight of
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross with Sapphires and Rubys
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Cross in Byzantine style is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and has Granulation
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Ruby, 2 Marquize Cut Rubies, 10 Brilliant Cut Sapphires, and 9 Brilliant Cut Emeralds, all in a total
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Wide Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
with granulation - yellow gold beads and wires and finished with a unique Byzantine velvet background
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald and Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
beautiful piece features 3 Brilliant Cut Diamonds total weight 0.10 Carat and Marquise Cut Sapphire, Ruby
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Ring With Emerald and Sapphires
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
features brilliant cut diamonds total weight of 0,22 Carat, a Center Ruby, 2 Sapphires and 12 Emeralds on
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring with Emeralds and Rubies
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Center pear shape Sapphire total weight of 2,55 Carats, 4 Emeralds, and 2 Rubies total weight of 1,55
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross with Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Yellow Gold and features diamonds total weight of 0.20 Carat, a cabochon Sapphire in the center, 4 Rubies
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White D...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Byzantine-era style granulation workmanship. These beautiful earrings feature 2 brilliant-cut Rubies total
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, G...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Byzantine-era style granulation workmanship. These beautiful earrings feature 2 brilliant-cut Rubies with a
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, B...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Style Cross Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
microscopically decorated Byzantine-style granulation work and is finished with a unique velvet background look
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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