Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Elephant Rings Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Blue sapphire from Sri Lanka Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka Natura...
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, 18k Gold
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Engraved Cushion Shape Natural Amethyst Faceted Oval Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Natural Engraved Cushion Shape Amethyst ,measuring 32 mm. x 24 mm x 8mm. and weighing 63 Carats with a nice Oval Faceted Ruby measuring 7 mm x 9 mm set in 14 k...
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Sapphire Cuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Sapphire Cuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies & Multi Color Sapphires 29 Carats White Topaz 4.00 Carats This Bangle is f...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Rubies – 121 Carats Natural White Topaz – 27 Carats Round & Pear Brilliant ...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and sol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Topaz & Blue Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Blue Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Classic Italian Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 4.00...
Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$310Sale Price / item|50% Off
Natural Ruby Real Diamond Three Stone Silver Ring in Fine jewelry Ring for Her
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby with Diamond Three Stone Silver Ring in 925 sterling silver featuring natural ruby of 3.10 carat and diamonds of 0.07 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with eve...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$355Sale Price / item|50% Off
Art Deco Diamond Ruby Floral Love Pendant in 925 Silver for Girlfriend Gift
Located in New York, NY
Modern Diamond Ruby Floral Love Pendant in 925 sterling silver studded with pear cut ruby and round cut diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or d...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
3.74 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.74 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Rubies Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,257Sale Price / item|50% Off
Statement Diamond and Ruby Engagement Tennis Bracelet for Her Gift in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Statement Diamond and Ruby Engagement Tennis Bracelet in Sterling Silver showcases endlessly sparkling natural ruby, weighing 10.60 carat and diamonds weighing 0.88 carats. It measur...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Garant Peacock Necklace Set In 18K & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Garant Peacock Necklace Set In 18K & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Ruby , Sapphires and London Topaz...
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Si...
$984Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby, sapphire 14k Gold Earrings Studs
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby 14k gold earrings studs.Sapphire earrings studs in 14k gold. Ruby and sapphire in 14k gold earrings studs. Blue, red gemstone earrings. Ma...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
3.38 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.38 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring A real statement piece - 3.38 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold This ring has a natural 1.2...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Chopard Happy Clown Pendant with Chain
By Chopard
Located in Bradenton, FL
Signed Chopard, Happy Clown 18K yellow gold and multi-gemstone pendant with its original signed Chopard 18K yellow gold rope necklace. Accenting the Happy Clown is one ruby on the t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 9.05 carats Morganite, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Morganite is 9.05 carats. The weight of the Ru...
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 18k Gold
$954 / item
Floral Lab Rubies Cross Pendant Silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Layering necklaces. Silver, gold cross pendant with marquise and round cut lab rubies. Lab Ruby Cross Pendant. Silver, Gold cross pendant with lab r...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18ct Gold French Hallmarked, Edwardian Ruby & Pearl Ring with Feather shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Rose Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct rose gold ring from the Edwardian era, a true testament to the artistry of that...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Monumental Chess Set “The Ball - A War of Luxury and Fashion” in Silver & Gold
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
“The Ball - A War of Luxury and Fashion” is a monumental sculptural chess set conceived as a museum-level collectible and created within the Konforti family atelier in the spirit of ...
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Topaz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli,...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Red Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Red Ruby & Fancy Color Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 20.00 Carats Natural Yel...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Cartier 18K Snake Ring Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Accents
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier 18K Snake Ring Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Accents This Cartier snake ring is made in 18K yellow gold and designed as a coiled serpen...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Ring natural 0.8ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 7.25/ 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand - made in ca. 1920s- 1930s. Swedish, hallmarked 18K, maker's, Stockholm, year marks not present because of sizing done in the past. Band in solid 18 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Heart Charm Bracelet Ruby Diamond Chain Cuff Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Charm Bracelet Ruby White Diamond Arrow Link Chain Cuff J Dauphin Designer: J Dauphin The Heart Charm Bracelet is a chain of large open links that wraps the wrist as a cuff, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby & Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby< Sapphire & Multi Gem Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Amethyst Bangle 18K Gold & Silver 950 – 7.5 Inches – Multi Natural Gemstone Statement Bracelet A vibrant and elegant bangle from the Bochic ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,088Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Gem & Sapphire Bangle Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Gem & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Aquamarine - 5 Carats Natural Red Ruby - 6 Carats Natural Whit...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Si...
Oscar Heyman 18k Yellow Gold Giraffe Brooch w/ 2 ct Diamond, Emerald Acc, Ruby
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous One-of-a-Kind Giraffe Brooch by Oscar Heyman Features Appx 2 carats of full-cut diamonds Marquise Emerald Accents Appx 0.15 cts Ruby Beads #74228 Total Mass = 31.06 grams Fr...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Red Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 15 Carats Natural Multi Color Sap...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
1960 Chantecler Capri GIA Certified 19.2ct ruby 19ct sapphire bracelet
Located in Capri, IT
1960 Chantecler Capri GIA Certified 19.2ct ruby 19ct sapphire bracelet 111.15 gr of 18kt gold Corundums set in yellow gold 18kt bracelet, gross wt 111.51 g, 48 pieces round diamonds...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$708Sale Price / item|44% Off
14K Gold Zulfikar sword pendant with ruby
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold layering necklaces. Solid 14 K Gold Zulfikar sword pendant with ruby. Shia Islamic Hazrat Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib علي Zulfiqar. Zulfikar double Sword. Sword of wisdom pendant. Pe...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Ruby & Topaz Bracelet Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Ruby & Topaz Bracelet Set In 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby - 45 Carats Natural White Topaz - 5 C...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$172Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Art Deco Teardrop Pendant with Natural Ruby and Emerald in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 925 sterling silver pendant features a striking blend of genuine ruby and emerald gemstones. The design highlights an elegant mix of oval and round shapes, showcasing ...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$265Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Handcrafted Silver Ruby & Diamond Linear Valentine Earrings for Gifts
Located in New York, NY
These slender 925 sterling silver dangle earrings feature fourteen 4x3 mm natural ruby stones—baguette and round shapes arranged in a vertical stack—for a total of 2.19 carats of vib...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ruby Cabochons Gold Diamonds Blue Agate Enamel Drops Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style Earrings we have 2 oval Ruby Cabochons on top,then 2 white gold elements with diamonds and blue enamel to which are suspended 2 long drops of Blue Ag...
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
$375Sale Price / item|50% Off
Handmade Emerald and Ruby Tree Of Life Pendant for Her in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Emerald and Ruby Tree Of Life Pendant in sterling silver studded with round cut emerald, ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outf...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
NGI certified 1.58ct Burma Heated Ruby and Natural Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Features: Main Gemstone (1pc) - Ruby Total Carat Weight (1pc) - 1.58Ct (approx) Natural Diamonds (10pcs) - 0.15Ct Measurement of ruby - 7.3x5.9mm (Approx) Cut - Oval Clarity - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$62,720Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly collectible three-stone ring by Tiffany & Co., centered around a rare and vividly saturated Burmese ruby of remarkable quality. The ring features a nat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$944Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Center Ruby 16.00 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Sapphire 3.00 Carats This Ring is from...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ruby and Gold Carved Five Stone Ring, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An antique ruby and gold carved five stone ring, set with five, oval, faceted rubies, with an approximate total weight of 3.60 carats, in a carved gold mount, circa 1910. In our opin...
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$984Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby, sapphire ring in 14k gold.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby ring in 14k gold. Sapphire 14k gold ring. Blue, red gemstones ring. July and september birthstone ring. Total weight: 2.2 g. depends from size Material: 14 k gold. Central st...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Center Cluster Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Cluster Multi Color Fancy Gems from Sri Lanka Ruby - 7 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Certified Imperial Jade Gourd, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Super Glow. XXL.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. Please check out the HD video. This p...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Diamond & Multi Sapphire Ring Set In 18K G
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Diamond & Multi Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Ruby 9.00 Carat Natural Fancy Multi Color Sapphires 15.00 Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby Three Stone Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 6.57 carats. The Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Bubble Cabochon Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Bubble Cabochon Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 17.50 Carat 2.00 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Pastel Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Pastel Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Opal Oval Shape from Africa 12 carats Natural Pastel Color Tourmalines 6 Carat N...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
$930Sale Price|40% Off
18K White Gold 1.60ct Natural Baguette Ruby Band Ring, Unisex
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Pinkish red rubies of good quality cut and arranged beautifully into this white gold band ring. Delicate yet strong- perfect for those who loves the king of gems! PRICE NOT INCLUDIN...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,950 / item
Antique Edwardian Bangles, Ruby, Sapphire with Diamonds
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Matched Antique Edwardian Bangles set with Rubies or Sapphires and Diamond Accents. Each has a different color scheme but look amazing together. These date from circa 1900-10 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi gem Chandelier Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi-Gem Chandelier Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold & 950 Silver Natural Rubies – 6.00 Carats Natural Green Amethyst – 3.00 Carats Natural Purple Amet...
Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Go...
$2,392Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Ruby - Approx 100 Carats Natural Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$984Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval ruby 14k gold.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby ring with halo. Oval ruby 14k gold. Ruby engagement ring. July birthstone ring. Classic ruby ring. Genuine ruby ring By Daizy Jewellery. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2-2.3 gr ...
Ruby, 14k Gold
set of five rings 18k gold with sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamonds 0.50ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
set of five rings of 18k white gold set with sapphire, ruby, emerald and brilliant cut, up to 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI ring size US 10 - EU 19.75(62) detailed description: the top of t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,408Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow White Gold Bezel Set Oval Ruby Pear Diamond Pendant
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite piece that seamlessly blends classic elegance with contemporary design: the 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Bezel Set Oval Ruby Pendant. This stunning jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Square Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Fabulous, Art Deco ring. A beautiful square setting filled with natural calibrated rubies & a centre circle of natural, sparkl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Jumbo Ruby Aquamarine Alternating Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Deep ruby, interrupted by aquamarine. The pale blue appears just often enough to cool the red without softening it. A necklace that holds tension. Ruby, 3mm × 5mm (India) Aquamarine...
Ruby, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Tapered Ruby & Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold- GIA 2235945689
Located in Bloomington, MN
Tapered Ruby & Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold- GIA 2235945689 Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this elegant ring showcases an oval-cut red ruby weighing approximately 2.50 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Unheated Ruby Ring in 18K Yellow Gold (Ruby Unisex Ring)
Located in Singapore, SG
Features: Main Gemstone (9pcs) - Ruby Total Carat Weight (9pcs) - 3Ct (Approx) Measurement of ruby -4.8x4.5x2.3 mm Cut - mixed (off round) Clarity - SI Transparency - Transpar...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald, Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 2.23 carats, Ruby 2.05 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.93 grams "We ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Alligator Brooch 1970s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1970s 18 karat yellow gold diamond and ruby three-dimensional alligator brooch, a sculptural animal jewelry piece of exceptional weight and surface detail, measuring 2.5 x 1 inch...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,016Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Amethyst Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby 2.00 Carat Natural Amethyst, 13.00 Carats This Ring is from the "Orient" trave...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Jumbo Ruby Green Agate Alternating Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Ruby with green agate spacers. The combination shouldn't work, but it does, the small green beads sharpen the red rather than competing with it. Ruby, 3mm x 5mm (India) Green agate,...
Ruby, Agate, 14k Gold
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.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.