Ruby Tassel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Revival Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, So...
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau More Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s American Retro Necklace Enhancers
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pillows and Throws
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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How Much is a Ruby Tassel?
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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