J Dauphin Ruby
2010s Indian Victorian Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Bangles
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Green Sapphire, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Opal, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s American Romantic Bangles
Opal, Ruby, Brass, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Brass, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Bangles
Opal, Ruby, Brass, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Bangles
Opal, Ruby, Brass, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Bangles
Opal, Ruby, Brass, Gold Plate
2010s American Romantic Bangles
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Fashion Rings
Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Egyptian Revival Bangles
Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Ruby, Aquamarine, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Bangles
Ruby, Bronze
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J Dauphin Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a J Dauphin Ruby?
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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