Ruby Crescent
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Ver...
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold Plate, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yel...
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Black Pearl, Bronze
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
White Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Ruby, Tanzanite, Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Bronze, Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Tanzanite, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
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Ruby Crescent For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Ruby Crescent?
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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