Gubelin Ruby
20th Century German Engagement Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Band Rings
Ruby, White Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Burmese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
2010s Burmese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Burmese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Burmese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Burmese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Burmese Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s North American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century European Artisan Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Wrist Watches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Ruby
20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Burmese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby
20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Swiss Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Spanish Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss More Bracelets
Ruby
1990s Swiss Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Swiss Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Swiss Brooches
Agate, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Ruby, White Gold
2010s Burmese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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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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