"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 decoration of Dior boutiques and which has never been commercialized.
Steel
George L'Enfant for Tiffany & Co. Medieval Jousting Helmet Flip Watch Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The helmet is further adorned with cabochon ruby set hinges and a pear-shaped cabochon turquoise crowning at the top alongside a roped outlining.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deakin & Francis Ruby Silver American Helmet Biker Skull Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A brand new pair of silver Deakin & Francis cufflinks, featuring iconic skulls with movable jaws, featuring ruby eyes and enamel USA flag helmet. Each top measures 19mm x 15mm.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
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 size M new This helmet was never sold, and was only used for a Christian Dior expo...
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 eyes skillfully fitted into a beard.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis black spinel ruby silver Viking Skull with Helmet Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Scandinavian Pirates, these Viking Skull cufflinks feature a stunning black spinel helmet with ruby eyes skillfully fitted into a beard.
Ruby, Spinel, Sterling Silver
Deakin & Francis Ruby Silver USA Biker Skull Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by bike rides with the Long Island Chapter, these biker helmet skull cufflinks are sterling silver with moving jaw and popping ruby eyes!
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 Scandinavian Pirates, this Viking Skull lapel pin has been designed to let your wild side stan...
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 Pirates, this Viking Skull lapel pin has been designed to let your wild side stand out!
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 black spinel adorned helmet. Cufflink's overall dimensions are 45mm x 25m (including ...
Ruby, Spinel, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Skull with Black Helmet and Ruby Eye Cufflinks
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London Inspired by Scandinavian Pirates, these Viking Skull cufflinks feature a black helmet with ruby eyes skilfully fitted into a beard.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Hairy Viking Lapel Pin With Black Spinel Helmet With Ruby Eyes
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
Made from sterling silver, this fun accessory features a black spinel helmet and hand-enamelled pearly white horns. With stunning red ruby eyes that are skill fully fitted into their...
Ruby, Spinel, Sterling Silver
Aurafin Contemporary Carnelian Onyx Intaglio Gold Spinner Necklace
By AURAFIN
Located in Narberth, PA
Both images depict the profile of an ancient Roman soldier wearing a traditional feathered helmet. Two cabochon rubies rest at either side of the spinning center, and a decorative go...
Carnelian, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$178,964
H 5.71 in W 2.49 in Dm 3.47 in L 3.43 in
Fabergé Meissen Egg, Gold, Enamel, Diamonds, Gemstones, Porcelain, Music Box
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This Fabergé egg commemorates Carl-Peter Fabergé’s sojourn in Dresden in 1860/61 and the artistic influences he absorbed at the Green Vault. The foot is crafted of hand-painted porce...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Hand Brooch of 14k Gold, Circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This rare Victorian era brooch (circa 1860) presents an exquisitely detailed hand motif, sculpted in 14k gold and adorned with a delicate black enamel lace cuff. Rich red glass accen...
14k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond brooch on offer at Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. The brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Christian Dior John Galliano 1999 Floral Print Bias Cut Ruffle Slip Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 1999 floral print bias cut silk chiffon dress. Hand rolled silk chiffon spaghetti straps with draped off the shoulder chiffon details, fitted bi...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 “Dante” Black Blazer Jacket w/ Hair + Birth Label
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 “Dante” Black Blazer Jacket w/ Hair + Birth Label Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 1996 “Dante”- Runway look #71 Designer: Alexande...
Victorian 2.20ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1880s, comes this beautiful Victorian butterfly brooch. Set in silver, a collection of old cut diamonds adorn the butterfly’s body and wings. Totalling 2.20 carat the d...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$39,920
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Chanel 1992 Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box Year: 1992 {Vintage 33 Years} 24K Gold plated hardware Black quilted diamond quilted leather Leather and...
HERMES Vert Criquet Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in Vert Criquet (pastel green) Veau Epsom leather is a stunning display of the brand's signature elegance. The structured silhouette i...
$17,027
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Orange Wool Poncho and Skirt Ensemble, FW 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This ensemble from Christian Dior by John Galliano’s Fall-Winter 1998 collection comprises an oversized, lace-knit poncho-style pullover and a full-length Donegal tweed skirt. The pu...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 'Blue Gardenia' Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum to resemble delicate Gardenia blossoms, this piece features intricately carved petals of blue chalcedony, evoking a serene and ethereal beauty. The heart of each ...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold "Bocca della Verità" Carved Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking Victorian ring centers on a finely carved rhodolite garnet depicting the Bocca della Verità, or “Mouth of Truth,” a motif rooted in ancient Roman legend and revived in ...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1939 Rolex Ladies 18K Gold Diamond Manual Wind Watch 1.0CTW
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique 1939 Ladies Rolex Manual Wind Watch – 18K Solid Gold & Diamond Bracelet (1.0 CTW) Elegant and timeless, this exquisite early 20th-century ladies Rolex wristwatch dates to app...
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace, 14.24 carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. watch pendant epitomizes the luxury of turn-of-the-century jewelry from this renowned maker. The distinctive bow design, crafted circa 1890, and the meti...
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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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