Pink Ruby Heart Ring Signet Star Gold Cocktail
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Ruby Heart Ring Signet Star Gold Cocktail Designer: J DAUPHIN The Heart Signet Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver, a sculpted heart face set with pink rubi...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Topaz Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Topaz Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevate...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1890
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold Victorian gypsy ring, a true embodiment of timeless eleg...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings, 2.80ct Rubies
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold stud earrings set with rubies up to 2.80 ct and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 2.00 ct – H/I – Pique Detailed description: The stud earrings are 1.9 cm long and 1.7 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Cabochon, Blue Sapphires, Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Rubies Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The combined weight of the Emeralds is 5.01. The...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Boucheron 1940s Lady's Ruby and Sapphire vanity case "Minaudiêre Bag"
By Boucheron
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Boucheron 1940s Lady's Ruby and Sapphire vanity case "Minaudiêre Bag" The rectangular case decorated to the front with a pierced design of birds amongst fl...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
Maharani Natural polki Diamonds gemstones solid gold foil temple necklace set
Located in Delhi, DL
## This Maharani royal necklace set consists of Natural Polki Diamond & Gemstone in hallmarked solid Gold Foil Celebrate timeless Indian craftsmanship with this exquisite **Trad...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
$1,062Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1ct Squared Ruby & 0.04ct Diamond Hoop Latch Back Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Elegant and vibrant, these 18k white gold hoops feature 1.00 carat of squared rubies accented by 0.04 carat of round diamonds. The clean geometric ruby line creates a striking pop of...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$280Sale Price / set|50% Off
Silvorra Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Stud Earrings Multi Gemstone 925 Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These geometric stud earrings features emerald, ruby, and sapphire, crafted in 925 sterling silver. Designed with an artistic, asymmetrical layout, the piece blends oval and square c...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
$290Sale Price|38% Off
New 5.78 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon & Oval Cut Ruby 14k Y Gold PL Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are so cool. They make their own statement. The stones are from Madagascar and is just exquisite. They are very high-quality stones. There is a large cabochon ruby ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic Capri Vintage 18K Gold & Silver, Citrine Ruby Earrings, 20ct
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Capri Vintage 18K Gold & Silver Ruby and Citrine Earrings, 20ct Set in 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Red - 8 carats Round shapes Natural Yellow Citrine - 14 carats S...
Citrine, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
22ct Gold Birmingham Hallmarked 1920s Ruby & Diamond Star Set 3 Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Ring 22ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1920 This stunning 22ct yellow gold gypsy ring from the 1920s is a true masterpiece. The ring boasts a unique design wi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Orange Opal – 39 Carats Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 121 Ca...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic Orient 22ct Natural Ruby & Sapphire Drop Earrings in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 14 carat Natural Blue, Pink, Orange, White, Yellow, Green Sapphires From Sri Lanka 8 c...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Edwardian Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 This beautiful 15ct gold Edwardian seed pearl and ruby Ring is a stunning piece of jewellery ...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald • 18K Gold & 950 Silver • Signed Masterpiece Indulge in elevated Mediterranean luxury with this Bochic “Orient” Multi-Gem Vi...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Snake Bangle Serpent Bracelet Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Bangle Serpent Bracelet Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Bangle is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass, featuring three sculptural snake heads positi...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Bochic “Orient” Vimtage Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Cabochon Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver – Signed A bold and sensuous expression of color and craftsmanship, this exceptional Bochic “Orient...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1970s Ruby Eyed Dog Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Dog Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1970s Introducing our exquisite 18ct Yellow Gold Dog Brooch from the 1970s, a stunning piece that captures the essence of craftsmans...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Choker Necklace, 18K Gold, 1990
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Multi Fanct Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Ru...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Bulgari 1950s Emerald Ruby Diamond 'Giardinetto' Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Creator: Bulgari Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 45.19 grams Period: 1950s A rare and exquisite vintage signed Bulgari 'Giardinetto' brooch from the 1950s, crafted in pl...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Pink Opal Engraved Drops Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Cabs Gold Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique earrings with a pair of Ruby oval cabochon size 10 x 11 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 6 small round ruby,blue sapphire and emerald cabochons set in 2 Pink ...
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
18ct Gold 1940s DEAREST Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This vintage acrostic ring from the 1940s is a truly unique piece. The gemstones are arranged in the order of diamond, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
French Antique Gemstone Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 19" Quatrefoil Chain Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed French antique quatrefoil gemstone necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1900s to 1910s). Small 3mm cabochon cut sapphires, rubies and pearls adorn the ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 5 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 5 Band Width: 4.5mm Ruby: two emerald cut rubies, carat total weight .30 Hallmark: ©1997 TIFFANY&Co...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby Diamond & Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1885 Beautiful Victorian Ring. Set with a Star-Set Centre Diamond, Plus Natural Rubies & Seed Pearls. Face of the ring measur...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Multi-Gem Retro Bangle Set in 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Multi-Gem Retro Bangle Set in 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rubies – 11.00 Carats Natural Sapphire Amethyst, Peridot & Topaz – 12.00 Carats ...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver
Located in SE
Antique Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt / Fold Filled Silver decorated with 15 natural Rubies, 11 natural Sapphires , 28 natural Diamonds, one Citrine and a...
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 14 Karat Gold Diamonds Rubies Black Enamel Jade Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings we have the top parts with 2 Cushion Shape Jades measuring 8 x8 mm.,the middle parts are composed of 2 elements in White Gold ,Ruby small rou...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Aquamarine Snake Ring Emerald Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin Double Snake Head Aquamarine Emerald & Ruby Gold Ring Designer: J Dauphin Materials: 14k Gold-Plated Brass Stone: Aquamarine (Marquise-cut), Emerald (2), Ruby (2) Cate...
Emerald, Ruby, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1985 Soviet Union Odessa Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 583 /14K Rose Gold /2.2gr
Located in SE
Dangle Earrings in 583 / 14K Rose Gold with lab made Ruby settings made at the jewelry factory of Odessa, Ukraine,Soviet Union. Both show sharp Soviet period hallmarks, 585 Gold, yea...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings - 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Rose Cut White Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Pink Red - 26 carats Oval shapes Natural White Sapphires, round bri...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$462Sale Price|40% Off
German Kabirski Thoth 925 Sterling Silver Ring with Rough Ruby & Ibis Amulet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This ring is named after Thoth - the Egyptian god of wisdom, writing, and the moon, most often depicted as an ibis. The stone at its center is not an ornament. It is an authentic anc...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1903 Russian Earrings Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamonds 56 Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old luxurious Earrings in solid 56 Yellow Gold and Silver decorated with Blue Sapphires, Red Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds. Naturality of Rubies is questionable/ can lab ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
1.20 Carat Natural Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20 Carat Natural Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat We...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Fancy Ruby & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring Birmingham Hallmarked 1913
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1913 Makers Mark C L This stunning 18ct yellow gold daisy cluster ring exudes timeless elegance. The c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Opal 10ct Diamond Ruby Emerald Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite Ethiopian Opal pendant, beautifully crafted in luxurious 14K yellow gold. The pendant showcases a natural pear-shaped Ethiopian ...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 21 Carats Natural White Topaz – 17 Carats Set in 18K Gold...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Earrings 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Earrings 18K Gold & Silver 18K Gold & Silver – Signed A vibrant celebration of color, movement, and Mediterranean elegance, these except...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,215Sale Price|35% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings 18k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Rose Cut Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver From the “Capri” collection Natural Blue Sapphire Cabochons -6 carats Ca...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1937 Nordic Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø8US / 2.85 gr
Located in SE
A Ring from distant 1937 with old European diamond cut Ruby (likely lab-made ) Ø 4.5 mm / ca. 0.5 ct mounted in 18K Yellow Gold band. Made in Sweden, hallmarked 18K,three crowns. Y...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.8ct Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 9gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring with three stones in solid 18K Yellow Gold. This design reminds old Roman / Byzantine period pieces, with carved shoulders and wide ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby And Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochons Baroque Pearls 14K Gold Diamonds Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
The upper part of these earrings, composed of 2 large ruby cabochons and 2 blue sapphire cabochons, with in the middle 2 small full cut diamonds, supports a pair of white baroque pea...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Cascading Ruby & Amethyst Earrings - 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Cascading Ruby & Amethyst Earrings - 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby Gems - 15,28 Carats Natural Purple Amethyst - 16.74 Carats Red Rodorite and White...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Emerald Multi Gem Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Red Ruby & Emerald Multi Gem Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby, Emerald, Citrine, Amethyst, Topaz, Peridot 20.24 Carats Indulge in elevated Med...
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Topaz Drop Necklace - 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Blue/ White Topaz Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 21 Carats Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka – 124 Carats...
Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$737Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Emerald Ruby Diamond Spinner Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver for her
Located in New York, NY
This ring features emerald and ruby gemstones totalling 1.94 carats, accented with 0.46 carats of diamonds, all set in 925 sterling silver. Each 2 mm round gemstone is finely arrange...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 4 round brilliant diamonds, total carat weight .18 Ruby: 5 ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Gold/Platinum Diamond Ruby Seal Brooch Historical!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Amazing, Unique Piece by Tiffany & Co. Features Round/European Cut Diamonds and Rubies Sculpted Seal Brooch on Drum with Ball on Nose Reverse/Underside of Setting has intricate h...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Blue Topaz & Emerlad Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Blue Topaz & Ruby Ring 18K Gold & Silver Center Natural Blue Topaz — 16 Carats • Origin: Zambia • Oval • Saturated Blue luminous, glowing ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Top...
1932 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 1ctw Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS6.75 /3.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid Platinum decorated with natural Ruby and Diamonds. Swedish hallmarks : Maker's hallmarks of G.Dalberg ,Stockholm, a letter " P " fo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Vivid Ruby Round 18k Tricolour Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Round Cut Ruby 18k Tri Colour/Multi Tone Gold Solitaire Ring. Stunning multi tone gold ring set with a fine vivid red ruby. Looks much brighter and more vivid in per...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Heart Locket Pendant natural Gems solid 18K / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
Vintage hand - made Heart Locket in solid 18K Gold decorated with 23 natural gem stones cut in various shapes : Rubies, Sapphires, Tourmalines and one Red Garnet. Origin unknown, no ...
Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Ring with sapphire, ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.46ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with sapphire total 1.60ct, ruby total 0.60ct and brilliant-cut diamond total 0.46ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description:...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Romantic Estate 4.9TCW Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Wide Love Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate 4.9TCW diamond and ruby 18K white gold wide eternity band ring 20th Century Diamonds: F-G, full and single cut, 2.3 TCW Rubies: lively, raspberry red, 2.6 TCW Marks: 18K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1905 Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 8.7.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with openwork crown arranged with 19 care cut Rubies and 5 natural Diamonds in Platinum clusters. Worn Swedish hallmarks: 18K, 3 crowns , maker's , year combination C7 = hand-...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1880 Acrostic rings became popular throughout the Victorian period. The Adore ring being one of the romantic gifts typically given in the earl...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver A spectacular statement ring from Bochic’s “Orient” Traveling Collection, designed with a...
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Ruby & Pearl Heart Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Heart Locket 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1980 Makers Mark C & F Beautiful, vintage heart shaped locket. Decorated with natural rubies & seed pearls. The insid...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
2.47 Carat GIA Certified Natural Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Bridal Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.47 Carat GIA Certified Natural Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Bridal Ring Beautiful Ballerina Ruby Diamond Ring with a natural Oval Cut 1.66 Carat Ruby which is surrounded by ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.