Ruby Cameo
Late 20th Century North American Retro Cocktail Rings
Agate, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century European Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Glass
Art Glass
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Agate, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Spanish Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Silver
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Si...
20th Century French Mounted Objects
Rock Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Mounted Objects
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, 15k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Dome Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan More Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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How Much is a Ruby Cameo?
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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