Ruby France
Mid-20th Century Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Bangles
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s French Sunglasses
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Rhodium, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s North American Vanity Items
Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1870s French Link Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
1990s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1980s French Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Retro Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1870s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French More Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Link Bracelets
Agate, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Cufflinks
Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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How Much is a Ruby France?
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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