French Minaudière Vanity Case Ruby and Yellow Gold 18K
Located in Geneva, CH
French Minaudière Vanity case Ruby and Yellow Gold 18K.
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Minaudière Vanity Case Ruby and Yellow Gold 18K
Located in Geneva, CH
French Minaudière Vanity case Ruby and Yellow Gold 18K.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k gold ring with ruby and diamonds, France 1970s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage gold ring with ruby and diamonds, France. A French 1970s-style ring crafted from 18-karat yellow gold (0.750).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold French Cufflinks: Ruby and Rope 1970s Design
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Cufflinks 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1970s Elevate your formal wear with these sophisticated vintage cufflinks, a stunning piece hailing from 1970s France.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, French, circa 1970
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set centrally with seven round old cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with an approximate weight of 2.50 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold, Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Lever Back Pierced Earrings, French
Located in North Miami, FL
These stunning pair of French pierced lever back earrings are hallmarked and incredibly well made of 18 K Gold, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage French Ruby and Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage French 0.15 carat ruby and 0.03 carat emerald, 18 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry ...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Flower Sunburst 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a six-petalled flower with a radiating sunburst of gold wires creating a five-petalled shape behind it, set to the wir...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dome Ring 18k Gold French Diamond Ruby
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: 1980s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Diamond & Ruby WEIGHT: 6.5 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 3/8" x 9/16" RING SIZE: 6.25 HALLMARKS: French Gold Mark
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1929
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular step cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.91...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French 1960s Star Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1960s. Our opinion : A ruby and diamond bracelet that fits perfectly on the wrist.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1940
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Centrally set with two rows of square step cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back rubover and channel settings, fourteen in total with a...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Antique 18K Gold Platinum Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Origin: France Period: Circa 1900 Materials: 18K yellow gold and platinum Center stone: Natural Burmese ruby, unheated Estimated ruby weight: Approximately 1.00 carat Additional ston...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and French Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
orgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and French Cut Ruby Ring. A beautiful Art Deco ring finely made and features 4 large French cut rubies going down the center.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
The eyes are set with cabochon rubies. Marked with French eagle head assay mark for 18K gold (750 gold standard).
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Ruby & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold French Back Earrings
Located in Montgomery, AL
Earring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Back Type: French Back; Pierced Earring Length: 23.3mm Earring Width: 21.4mm Weight: 12.3 Grams Accented by the following gemstones 46 - 4m...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, 2.65 Carat, Burma, No Heat, and Diamond Ring, France
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, France.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Art Nouveau Gold Carved Leaf Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
The leaves are connected by alternating rubies and diamonds -- six rose-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.05 carats and five round red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Antique Burmese Ruby, Diamond and Gold Cluster Ring, 7.00 Carats
Located in London, GB
A French antique cushion-cut ruby and diamond oval-shaped cluster ring, with ten, old-cut diamonds in claw settings, mounted in yellow gold, with a French eagle head mark, for 18 car...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Edwardian Untreated Ruby Diamond 18 KT/Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This breathtaking Edwardian ring is 1900/09 circa Elegantly designed as a flat crown panel, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with Platinum top French origin, hallmarked Set on one si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Faux Pearl and Ruby Clasp Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Faux Pearl and Ruby Clasp Bracelet from the 1950's. 3 strand faux pearls with large ruby paste and crystal clasp.
Rhodium
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Antique French 18kt Gold Bird Brooch with rubies and pearls
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French 18kt Gold Bird Brooch Hallmarked with Eagle Early 20th century Circa 1920.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 4.70 Carat French Cut Ruby & Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant bangle bracelet showcasing a row of french-cut rubies totaling 4.70 carats, framed by two rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.88 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1960s Jade Rubies 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - French work of the 1960s. Our opinion : Crafted with lightness, this ruby jade pendant has a beautiful volume.
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-Century Marchak France aquamarine and ruby statement ring
By Marchak
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century aquamarine, ruby, and gold cocktail ring, centered by a step cut aquamarine in a surround of cabochon rubies, the shoulders further set with cabochon rubies, and with a...
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Gold Torsade Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Each piece of jewelry is checked and repolished by our French workshop, controlled by our expert before being shipped: metal, gem, structure... and presented in a neat and qualitativ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
French Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Note that this ruby has probably been treated in its country of origin.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200 / set
Pair of Vintage Ruby Red French Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1940's French ruby red lamps with gilt details. Rewired for use in the US.
Gold Leaf
French Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : A ruby and diamond daisy ring in excellent condition.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
French 1960s 3.10 Carats Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
In the center, a treated oval ruby is set with 4 claws. On either side of the head, a palmette motif adorns the base of the ring.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18k gold ring with natural rubies and diamonds, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The ring comes with a jewelry certificate confirming the authenticity of the materials and gemstones. Origin: France, second half of the 20th century.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
An 18 Carat Gold French Cocktail Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat cluster ring set with a cluster of brilliant cut diamond (app. 1.4 carat in total) with around a swirl of a double row of rubies (app. 4 carat in total), French master ma...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
French Diamond Ruby Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Starburst Earclip Earrings 1950s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage French diamond, ruby, and emerald starburst earclip earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a striking radiating design accented with approximately .24 carat tota...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Belle Époque 18K Gold Platinum Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring, 1.66ct
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Origin: France Period: circa 1900 Style: Belle Époque / Antique Metal: 18K gold and platinum Center stone: Burmese ruby, approximately 1.66 carats, unheated Secondary stones: Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
French 1930s Calibrated Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - French work of the 1930s. Our opinion : This charming antique ruby wedding band can be worn alone or paired with an engagement ring, for example.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian Ruby Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian ruby colored cut crystal perfume bottle
Crystal
French 1980s Sapphires Rubies Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Two faceted emerald pearls and two faceted ruby pearls feature the same corollas and adorn the bracelet.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Sapphire and Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Gemstone Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Yellow Sapphires Color Yellow Cut Mixed Content 13.48 carats Blue Sapphire Color Blue Cut Cabochon Content 4.83 carats Total Sapphire Content 18.31 carats Emerald...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18K Yellow Gold Red Ruby Heart Locket Flower Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a heart-shaped locket with engraved floral and lucky three-leaf clover decoration, set with three red rubies to a trefoi...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage French 1.30 carat ruby and 0.90 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow and white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collection...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Made Brooch Invisible Ruby Setting Flower Pin 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French made Exquisite Rose flower Brooch Pin Circa 1970's 18k White Gold Approx 30 grams Natural Diamonds Round and Baguettes G-VS Natural Square Ruby approx 6-7 carat AAA Un...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
French Cut Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elevate Your Everyday Elegance with Our French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings, brilliantly crafted in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
French Napoleon III Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Natural pearl accompanied by the certificate of the French Laboratory of gemmology. Total weight of the 2 rubies : 0,80 carat approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
French Mid Century 3.55 carat Burma ruby diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary French Mid Century ring is centered by a Gübelin-certified cushion brilliant cut ruby weighing 3.55 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French 1960s Retro Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - French work of the years 1960. Our opinion : This airy, antique ruby brooch will be very easy to wear.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mellerio sapphire and ruby clip earrings, French, circa 1940.
By Mellerio
Located in London, GB
', indistinct maker's mark, French, circa 1940.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
French Victorian 39.00 Ct Australian Opal 6.00 Ct Rubies Large Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Find This truly unique large brooch is Victorian period, France 1890 ca – bearing French hallmarks from the period Impressive 39.00 Ct Natural Australian Opal, rare size to come...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
French 1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Voluminous tank ring, it is decorated in its center with an emerald-cut ruby, with two rows of rose-cut diamonds and two rows of calibrated synthetic rubies on either side, in stagge...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: F, Clarity: SI Ruby Dimensions: 32 (1mm) Marked: French Platinum Mark Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18k Gold Turquoise Ruby & Diamond Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set French Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details & Measurements: Origin: France Period: Circa 1960s Suite: Matching brooch and pair of earrings Metal: 18K yellow gold (stamped with French eagle for 18 karat gold), platinum ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French, 1950s Sapphires Rubies Citrines 18 Karat Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic retro jewel - French work of the years 1950. Our opinion : Totally retro, a beautiful vintage jewel in gold typical of its time.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Link Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
This antique Art Nouveau bracelet features a repeating pattern of stylized links hand crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and embellished with ten rose-cut diamonds totaling approximatel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 1950s French Couture Vintage Ruby Rhinestone Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, England
It features a design resembling the shape of a heart and is detailed with round, colourless rhinestones in varying sizes and large, pear cut, ruby rhinestones. All of the stones are ...
BROOCH - French Mid Century 15.00 CTW Ruby and Diamonds Botanical Flower
Located in Miami, FL
At the heart of the blossom rests an extraordinary, dome-shaped natural cabochon ruby weighing approximately 15.00 carats. The ruby boasts a deep, richly saturated raspberry-red hue ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Lucky Star of Love 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold good luck charm pendant designed as a lucky star set with a round cut red ruby within a field of stars and radiating lines.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Aquamarine Earrings. 2.30ct Round Aquamarine French Ruby Halo Earring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 2.30 Carats Total Center Aquamarine Color: Ocean Blue Secondary Stones: Ruby Ruby Weight: 0.85 Carats Total Ruby ...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
Augis French Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a li...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, 1920s Ruby & Diamond, Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Buckle Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct and platinum cocktail ring, a true embodiment of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s French Set of Diamond and Burma No Heat Ruby Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Diamond and Ruby Necklace and Earrings Set The necklace has approximately 75ct of rubies and 40-42ct of diamonds all set in Platinum, and the clasps are white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Marchak Cabochon Emerald, Carved Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1950
By Marchak
Located in London, GB
Marked yellow gold, signed 'Marchak - Paris', French, circa 1950. UK finger size I. Please note shipping to the United States of America requires the purchaser to fill out a CBP 510...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
French Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald, ruby, and diamond yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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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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