"Ruby" Helmet for Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Extremely rare Christian Dior / ruby Ruby helmet for Christian Dior. Helmet designed for the
2010s French Masks
Steel
"Ruby" Helmet for Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Extremely rare Christian Dior / ruby Ruby helmet for Christian Dior. Helmet designed for the
Steel
George L'Enfant for Tiffany & Co. Medieval Jousting Helmet Flip Watch Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the shape of medieval jousting helmet with intricate
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deakin & Francis Ruby Silver American Helmet Biker Skull Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, featuring ruby eyes and enamel USA flag helmet. Each top measures 19mm x 15mm. Marked: D & F, 925, English
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Aurafin Contemporary Carnelian Onyx Intaglio Gold Spinner Necklace
By AURAFIN
Located in Narberth, PA
the profile of an ancient Roman soldier wearing a traditional feathered helmet. Two cabochon rubies
Carnelian, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Ruby helmet
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Exceptional and unique Ruby helmet for a Christian Dior campaign. white carbon and lace with velcro
Deakin & Francis enamel ruby silver VIking Skull and Helmet Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Scandinavian Pirates, these Viking Skull cufflinks feature a black helmet with ruby
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis black spinel ruby silver Viking Skull with Helmet Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
helmet with ruby eyes skillfully fitted into a beard. This Viking Skull design also has a a unique
Ruby, Spinel, Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis Ruby Silver USA Biker Skull Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
sterling silver with moving jaw and popping ruby eyes! The USA helmet is enamelled in red, white and
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Lapel Pin
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Lapel Pin with Black Spinel Helmet & Ruby Eyes Inspired by
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Lapel Pin
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Lapel Pin with Black Helmet & Ruby Eyes Inspired by Scandinavian
Ruby, Stainless Steel
Deakin & Francis Hairy Viking Skull Sterling Black Spinel Helmet Ruby Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A brand new pair of sterling silver hairy Viking cufflinks, featuring hairy beard, ruby eyes and
Ruby, Spinel, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Skull with Black Helmet and Ruby Eye Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
cufflinks feature a black helmet with ruby eyes skilfully fitted into a beard. Let your wild side stand out
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Lapel Pin With Black Spinel Helmet With Ruby Eyes
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
accessory features a black spinel helmet and hand-enamelled pearly white horns. With stunning red ruby eyes
Ruby, Spinel, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian ring, likely dating back to the 1970s, in 18kt yellow gold, depicting a natural lapis lazuli skull cameo of exceptional quality and detail, with three gold snakes encircling ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold Baguette HPI0 Gem Set.
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold / Baguette, variant reference ID: HPI00890, is a masterpiece in Cartier's Rotonde collection. Featuring the innovative 'Mysterious H...
Diamond, White Gold
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
F/W 2000 Thierry Mugler Runway Cat Eye Brooch Green Velvet Evening Gown
By Thierry Mugler, Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Thierry Mugler evening gown from the Fall/Winter 2000 collection is crafted in deep green velvet and designed with an asymmetric one-shoulder silhouette. The dress is defined by...
Rare Dior by John Galliano limited edition 2005 Peccary leather Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Dior by John Galliano Limited edition 2005 collection (0008/1000 in the world) Peccary leather Saddle bag and sea green hardware. A true treasure, very good condition it comes w...
Iconic Rare ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE Scorpio Dress Black Sculptural Dramatic
By Pleats Please, Issey Miyake
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking ISSEY MIYAKE Design! Can't get over this beautiful construction! The Pleats Please Scorpio Dress. It's fascinating to me how something made of soft, liquid feeling fabri...
Spectacular Alexander Mcqueen SS 2022 Crystal Embellished Jacket Black
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Spectacular Alexander McQueen crystal jacket: armor, sculpture, and seduction. This particular piece is a masterclass in opulence and precision: a sharply tailored black blazer whose...
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
$5,400
H 3.7 in D 1.85 in L 4.8 in
Chanel Black Cotton Piqué, Plexi and Rhinestone Minaudière Box Clutch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This Chanel Black Cotton Piqué, Plexi and Rhinestone Minaudière Box Clutch from 2005 to 2006 reflects the house’s playful yet structured evening designs, finished with silver hardwar...
BVLGARI Vintage Unheated Vivid Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Bulgari necklace is centered on a natural vivid sapphire, accompanied by a GIA certificate stating “natural sapphire, no indications of heating”, a highly prized cha...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SCHIAPARELLI black viscose 2023 BIJOUX BUTTON WRAP Dress 34 XS
By Schiaparelli
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Schiaparelli evening dress in black viscose (100%) embodies the house’s signature surrealist codes. Designed with a relaxed, floor-sweeping silhouette, it feature...
1950s/60s Linda Kinoshita Couture Olive Green Tweed Sheath Dress & Matching Cape
Located in Gresham, OR
The 17 Linda Kinoshita listings in our store come from the couturier's personal wardrobe. Provenance noted. This listing is a beautiful 2-piece ensemble of olive green bouclé tweed ...
$59,900
H 14.57 in L 11.82 in
Hermès Mini Saddle “Cavale” in Matte Vert D'eau Alligator & Barénia Leather
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès Mini Saddle “Cavale” in Matte Vert D'eau alligator with Barénia leather is a rare, highly sculptural piece that blends equestrian heritage with modern exotic craftsmanship...
Hermes Diamond Birkin 35 Bag Miel Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in honeyed Miel. Exquisite and rare color, this Hermes Birkin bag with 18K Ye...
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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