$1,220Sale Price / item|30% Off
14kt solid gold ring with ruby cabochon
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with ruby cabochon. Ruby statement ring. Solitaire ruby ring. July birthstone ring. Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3.2 g depends from size Gemstone: Ruby, colo...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,488Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Multi Fancy Color & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Fancy Sapphires, Ruby, Topaz, Amethyst 14 Carats We pay all ShIpping And Dut...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Aquamarine & Multi-Color Gem Statement Bangle Set in 18K Gold & Silver — Deluxe Collector’s Edition** Natural Blue Aquamarine – 5.00 Carats Natural Re...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, To...
$1,045Sale Price / item|40% Off
14k Gold Ring with Cabochon Ruby
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold ring with cabochon riby. July birthstone ruby ring. Ruby cocktail ring. Red ruby ring/ Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size Set with ruby, color -red Ov...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
$756Sale Price|30% Off
German Kabirski Kay Black Ruthenium & Gold-Plated Silver Barrel Ring with Ruby
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kay is a barrel ring handcrafted in sterling silver and plated with black ruthenium. A fancy-cut natural ruby is set as the core element, framed with gold plating around the stone as...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Capri” 167 Carat Multi Ruby & Emerald Cuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” 167 Carat Ruby & Emerald Vintage Cuff Set in 18K Gold & Silver Signed 7.5 Inches Experience the bold elegance of the Bochic “Capri” Multi-Gem Cuff, a statement pie...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Lipstick Case
By Cartier
Located in Broomall, PA
Cartier 14K Yellow Gold 0.5ct Ruby and 0.05ct Diamond Lipstick Case A refined and collectible Cartier lipstick case crafted in rich 14 karat yell...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage Multi-Gem Bangle, 18K Gold & Silver, Circa 1997
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Honey Sapphire - 18K Gold & Silver Bochic “Capri” Multi-Gem Cabochon Vintage Bangle Indulge in the effortless elegance of the B...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, B...
$1,816Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Choker Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Chocker Set In 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby - 8 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 9 Ca...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Silvia Furmanovich Silk Road Porcelain Bead Tourmaline, Diamond & Ruby Bracelet
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Like wearing a jewel-encrusted textured wrap on your wrist, renowned designer Silvia Furmanovich calls this fantastical cuff the “Silk Road Bracelet.” Furmanovich is celebrated for h...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
GIA GIT Certificate 17.18 Ct Natural No heat Ruby Unheated Mozambique Gemstone
Located in bangkok, TH
 GG72 GIA GIT Certificate 17.18 Ct Natural No heat Ruby unheated Mozambique gemstone GEM DESCRIPTION Species: Natural Corumdum Variety: Natural Unheated Ruby Weight: 17.18 Ct...
Ruby
$862Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings, 2.50ct Cabochon Rubies, USA
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Infuse your daily style with a bold yet timeless touch of luxury. These newly crafted 14K Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings feature two perfectly matched cabochon rubies weighing a com...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 11ct Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bold vintage ring features a richly saturated, GIA-certified natural ruby, set in a heavy 18k yellow gold mounting. The ruby displays vivid red tones and is accented by bright w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A triumph of craftsmanship and imagination, this vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS brooch captures the fleeting romance of a bloom forever in full flourish. Meticulously composed with the h...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mid-Century Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A treasure of timeless glamour and storied provenance, this extraordinary necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels once belonged to the legendary Estée Lauder. Fashioned in platinum and 18K ye...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Gems Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Gems Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Cluster Multi Color Fancy Gems from Sri Lanka Ruby - 7 Carat Blue Sapphire - 2 Carat ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k...
Emma Chapman 24k Gold Kundan Jade Drop Earrings with Rubies & Diamonds
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
These divine one-of-a-kind jade drop 24k gold earings have been handmade in our workshops. They feature tear-drop shaped jade gemstones, which are embedded with rubies and diamonds ...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Antique 1950s Cabochon Ruby Diamonds 18 Carat Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Antique 18 carat rose and white gold floral cluster ring with cabochon cut ruby 12 x 8 millimeters / 0.472 x 0.314 inches and brilliant cut white diamonds totally 0.50 carat circa. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mystery-Set Detachable Ruby, Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of detachable ear clips, conceived in 18K yellow gold and platinum, showcasing Van Cleef & Arpels’ legendary Mystery Set technique. Each earring features a sculptur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,372Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cat Brooch with Spinach Jade and Ruby Eyes
Located in New York, NY
A charming vintage cat-form brooch crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a beautifully polished oval cabochon jade in a rich spinach-green hue forming the body. The design is a...
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby Cabochon and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An impressive natural red ruby cabochon weighing approximately 3.75 carats and measuring approximately 9.88mm centers this late Victorian ring. The center stone is held in a sculptur...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Russian Silver Elephant Figurine with Ruby Eyes, Silver Perfume Bottle
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is an extremely unusual Imperial Russian silver perfume bottle, crafted in the form of an elephant figurine, a truly exceptional find for collectors of late 19th-century Russian...
Ruby, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Black Pearl & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 7.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Fancy color Sapphire 2.00 Carat Black ...
Black Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage 3 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage 3 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural Ruby, Oval cabochon shape - 13 carats Blue Natural Sapphire, Oval shape - 4 carats Green ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,456Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Purple Amethyst - 5 Carats Natural Red Ruby - 12 Carats Natural Light Blue Aquamarine - 3 Car...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Western Germany Smoky Rhinestone and Faux Pearl Filigree Brooch, 1950s
Located in Milford, DE
This lavishly detailed brooch from 1950s Western Germany is a standout piece of mid-century costume jewelry, featuring ornate gold-tone filigree accented with smoky rhinestones, faux...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon (Untreated, Unheated) & Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century Set with two purplish red cabochon pear shape Rubies (Natural Corundum), No indica...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & South Sea Pearl 2 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & South Sea Pearl 2 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver Natural Ruby - 13 Carat South Sea Pearl This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collection are the epitome of...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian cats eye chrysoberyl ruby low karat gold and silver halo ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Victorian ring is a beautiful example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, combining rare gemstones, rich color, and remarkable antique charm. At its center rests a...
Chrysoberyl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Meister Zürich Lucky Ladybug Ruby Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This charming Meister Zürich ladybird brooch is crafted from 750 yellow and white gold and beautifully set with 6 ruby cabochons totalling 0.55 ct. The design is further enhanced by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$958Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds, Vintage Inspired Ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold ring with ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ruby ring. Round ruby ring Metal: 14k solid gold Total weight 2.60 g depends from size Gemstones: Round cabochon cut ruby, 0...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst & Multi Color Sapphires Cuff Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Purple Amethyst & Multi Color Sapphires Cuff Set In 18K & Silver Natural Purple Amethyst - 5 Carats Natural Red Ruby - 12 Carats Natural Light Blu...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Froment Meurice Renaissance Revival, Saint Cecilia Pearl and Ruby Gold Brooch
By François-Désiré Froment-Meurice
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare Early Victorian jewel by the celebrated Parisian goldsmith François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, one of the most important figures of the 19th century Romantic jewel...
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$1,496Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Fancy Color Sapphire Bangle 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Gem & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver, open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby - 6 Carats Natural White Topa...
Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,835Sale Price|25% Off
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 - 19 Carats Natural Multi Color Sap...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$967Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver with Certifi
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver with Certificate Natural Center Ruby - 8.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Rubies Cluster - 12.00 Car...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,192Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 70 Carats Ruby & Multi Gem Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire, Paridot, Amethyst, Topaz Bracelet Set In 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby Natural Ame...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,504Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby & Fancy Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby & Fancy Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic Italian style Natural Red Ruby - 15 Carats Natural Multi Color Sapphires b...
Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Blue Moonstone and Ruby Necklace Earrings and Cocktail Ring Set
Located in Water Mill, NY
Blue Moonstone has recently been launched into the public lexicon when Prince Harry purchased a Moonstone ring for Meghan Markle's recent birthday. The luminescent icy blue stone has...
Moonstone, Ruby, Titanium
David Webb Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Brooch, 1980s
By David Webb
Located in Roma, RM
A bold and unmistakably sculptural creation by David Webb, this extraordinary brooch captures the exuberant glamour and architectural presence that define the maison’s most collectib...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
6Ct Star Ruby Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A rich red star ruby cabochon reveals a shimmering six-rayed star across its dome in this striking ring, accented with diamonds in solid 14K rose gold. The ruby is fissure-filled to ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$952Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Ruby - 10.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Diamonds - 1.00 Carat This Ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$8,937Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl Bangle from the "India"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Bracelet boasts a delicate filigree design crafted in 14k gold adorned with dazzling Rubies, Sapphires and Pearls. Its intricate and detailed craftsmanship makes it th...
Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Multi Ruby, Diamond & Opal Brooch Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Multi Ruby, Diamond & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Red color Natural Ruby From Africa 17 carat Multi ...
Opal, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels French Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Trefle Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as clusters of gold floral-like alhambra motifs centering prong set ruby cabochons Weighing approximately 1.50 carats total - transparent medium purplish red in color Accent...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$708Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & White Topaz Vintage 3 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & White Topaz Vintage 3 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural ruby, Oval cabochon shape - 13 carats White natural topaz, 7 carats ...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Bubbles & Green Emerald Earrings 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Red Ruby Bubbles & Green Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 6 carat Natural Emeralds - 1.50 carat...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Turkish Belle Époque Gilt Metal Bold Ruby Dangle Earrings, New
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Turkish dangle earrings with rubies. The bold rectangular cabochon 18 x 12mm lab made rubies are set in gilt metal frames with dangling simulated turquoise beads. T...
Ruby, Gilt Metal
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Emerald Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Emerald Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Cabochon - 9.00 carats Natural Amethyst - 2.00 carats Natural Emeralds - 4.00...
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Revival Sapphire Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Brooch 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1960s Victorian Revival insect brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with platinum-topped detailing and showcases refined mixed-metal workmanship accented by vibrant gemstones. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Natural Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Cuff 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Natural Ruby, Emerlad & Blue Sapphire Cuff In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Ruby and Sapphire Cuff — 18K Gold & Silver Natural Gemstones • Endless...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Cuff In 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Natural Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Emerald Cuff In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic ‘Capri’ Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Cuff — 18K Gold & Silver Nat...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
CARTIER Cabochon Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Parrot Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A playful nod to Cartier’s iconic menagerie, this vibrant Parrot comes alive in glowing turquoise cabochons, diamond-set platinum feathers, and richly textured 18k yellow gold. The l...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,997Sale Price|46% Off
Vintage "Hammerman Brothers" 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bangle 1.00 cts.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hammerman Brothers 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bangle 1.00 cts. The bracelet is hand made from flat stock with a concealed sap/box clasp and figure eight safety catch, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 33.86 ct Ruby & Diamond Bracelet in 18K Gold – Signed Estate
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Ruby 33.86 carats Certifications: SSEF Size: 15.5 cm Creator: Bulgari Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 113.30 grams Period: 1993 Bulgari's exquisite bracelet is a harmon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
BROOCH - French Mid Century 15.00 CTW Ruby and Diamonds Botanical Flower
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning masterwork of mid-century botanical design, this striking French statement brooch captures the elegant asymmetry and rich textures of a blooming flower. Expertly crafted i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,436Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Multi Sapphire In 18K Gold and silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Multi Sapphire In 18K Gold and silver Natural Red Ruby 67 Carats Natural Sapphires - 27 Carats This Necklace is from the "Baroque" col...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic Capri 24ct Natural Multi Gem Bracelet in 18K Gold & Silver, 1998
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Pink Quartz, Peridot, Ruby & Multi-Gem Bracelet / Bangle Set in 18K Gold & 950 Silver Elegant Italian Chic • Signed Piece • Certificate & Appraisal Included Natu...
Ruby, Quartz, Peridot, Agate, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k 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.