18K Yellow Gold Polki Diamond Meenakari Pendant Necklace, 2.68cts Bridal Gifts
Located in Deira, AE
Along the chain, clusters of ruby-red enamel beads and small polki diamond stations interrupt the plain gold beadwork at intervals, echoing the pendant's palette.
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early Maison Goossens for Chanel Elaborate Byzantine Sautoir
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Composed of intricate fine twisted and textured gilt chain stations ending in finely detailed filigree bead caps. With motifs of primitive style Byzantine crosses in emerald poured g...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
A pair of stylised silvered metal and red glass 'swirl' earrings, France, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
With a slightly ethic style yet clearly exuding French style, these large earrings have the look of antique cut steel, as made from a dark silvered metal, on swirls, and set with a s...
Base Metal
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Hammered Flower Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Maison Gripoix Chanel hammered gilt and ruby paste bead flower earrings with clip back fittings. 1980's France. 1.75"
Gilt Metal
CoCo Chanel 1950's Renaissance Sautoir
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Early CoCo Chanel sautoir fabricated by Robert Goossens of Renaissance inspiration, composed of deep ruby pate de verre beads flanked by rondelles of crystal brilliants and small fau...
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Burgundy Red Resin Key To My Heart Dangle Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage burgundy red resin "Key To My Heart" dangle brooch embellished with ruby red beads and glass bananas. Embossed DIOR on both key and heart.
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Checkered Tweed Patterned Earclips
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Of a handmade gilt plate bronze grid, with ruby and dark and pale amythest poured glass. Connector is round ruby glass bead with crystal rondelles.
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Pink Pate de Verre Earclips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Pate de Verre ruby and faux pink quartz earclips. The ruby pinched glass handmade stones are surrounded with pink glass morning glories, small ruby glass and gold seed...
Gilt Metal
Deco Elephant Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art deco french ruby and faux pearl pate de verre necklace designed with alternating ruby and pearl beads, terminating in two elephant pate de verre charms.
Early Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Pendant Brooch
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Of Gripoix poured glass enamel in emerald and ruby, glass beads, cut crystal rondelles and faux baroque pearls set in gilt plate bronze and brass metals.
Gold, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
MWLC Amythest Poured Glass Zinnia Earclips
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
Deep amythest glass is set within gilt metal surrounds. Deep ruby glass bead center. Contemporary. 1.00" x .75" high.
Gilt Metal
French Art Deco Bakelite Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Necklace terminating in a large, floral carved bakelite ruby-brown bead. Marked, Made In France, Excellent condition. 1920's France.
Gilt Metal
Louis Rousselet Unusual Floriform Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Of signature gilt filigree with floral inspired decorations composed of unusual nacre petals, ruby pate de verre beads, faux pearls and loop fringed gilt military braid. 1930's Franc...
Gold, Gold Plate
1970s Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Flame Red Silk Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in London, GB
The pattern is sewn in sequins and rocaille beads resembling mini rubies. Bugle beads align along the very top and bottom of the embellished band.
Antique Art Deco 14k Gold 1.01ct GIA Old European Diamond Open Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The entire dome of the ring is accented with intricate filigree work and 4 bead set synthetic rubies. This would make a perfect engagement ring for someone who loves the art deco sty...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Iconic Bob Mackie "Boutique" Mini sequins cocktail dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
The dress is embellished with Black, Ruby red and also fuchsia colored bugle beads. There are also violet and fuchsia sequins embellishment.
Nolan Miller 3 Strand Crystal Necklace -1980s
By Nolan Miller
Located in Wallkill, NY
Three strand of Ruby colored Glass bead Necklace with a Decorative crystal fold over clasp.
Crystal, Gilt Metal
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Diamond Horse Face Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
His bold use of color utilized oversized pieces of coral, turquoise and jade, as well as ruby and emerald beads. Webb jewels are certainly not for the shrinking violet.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Lapis Lazuli Long Rope Bead Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, Diamond and Ruby Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite, extra long, genuine lapis lazuli bead necklace. Features a single strand of 10mm lapis lazuli beads accented with 14K gold accents and spacers.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold
$30,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tutti Frutti Carved Stones Diamond Bracelet 18 Karat Wide
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Tutti Frutti Bracelet is amazing. I have owned several but this is the largest widest bracelet I have ever found. It is stunning. This bracelet is 7 1/2 "long and 1 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl 15mm Diamond Drop Earrings Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
There is a decorative ruby bead connecting the two parts. The earrings were entirely hand made in our own workshop in Italy according to an original design by Ella Gafter.
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
163.91 Carat Ruby Diamond Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning tassel earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set in 163.91 carats ruby, 1.42 carats topaz and 4.07 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW ...
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$6,200 / item
37.22 Carat Pearl Ruby Diamond Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning tassel earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set in 37.22 carats pearl, 12.7 carats ruby and 3.22 carats of diamonds in blackened finish. F...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$8,800 / item
Tassel Ruby Pearl 4.77 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning tassel earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set in 8.4 carats ruby, 5.3 carats sapphire, pearl and 4.77 carats of glittering diamonds. FO...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
84.89 Carat Ruby Diamond Spinel Chandelier Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning exceptional tassel earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set with 84.89 carats ruby, 1.84 carat spinel and 1.75 carats of glittering diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
55.81 Carat Ruby Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold, 55.81 carats ruby, 2.05 carats sapphire and set with 3.93 carats of glittering diamonds. Instock FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefr...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
116.9 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Drop Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning exceptional tassel earrings is handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set with 116.9 carats ruby and 4.722 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
132.14 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chandelier Drop Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning exceptional tassel earrings is handmade in 18-karat white gold. It is set with 132.14 carats ruby and 3.03 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS stor...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
162.57 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chandelier Drop Tassel Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning exceptional tassel earrings is handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set with 162.57 carats ruby, 2.1 carat black onyx and 2.6 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEG...
Diamond, Sapphire, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
143.75 Carat Emerald Diamond Tassel Snake Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning tassel snake earrings is handmade in 18-karat gold & sterling silver, 143.75 carats emerald and set with 6.35 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS st...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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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