Windsor, California
Windsor, California
Ruby is the July birthstone – and it’s one of the most coveted of gems. Ruby can command the highest prices of any colored gemstone. The name is derived from the Latin word ruber, meaning “red” – the color of love and passion. Few things catch the eye like the ruby birthstone. The finest color of the birthstone for July is a deep red with a hint of purple, called “pigeon’s blood” in the trade. A variety of the mineral corundum, ruby gets its color from trace amounts of the element chromium. The more chromium, the stronger the red.
In ancient India, ruby was called the “king of precious stones” for its rarity, hardness (second only to diamond), beauty and seemingly mystical powers. Long associated with the life force blood, ruby was a symbol of power and youthful energy in Indian jewelry. In past centuries, some believed this birthstone for July could predict misfortune or danger, and others claimed it would cure inflammatory diseases and soothe anger. Burmese warriors believed it made them invincible in battle. Medieval Europeans maintained that rubies bestowed health, wisdom, wealth and success in love.
6 natural, round cut rubies, estimated 0.15 carat total weight 4 natural, round cut, near colorless, I clarity diamond accents, estimated 0.02 car...
View full details9 natural round brilliant cut, near colorless, I clarity diamond accents, estimated 0.09 carats total weight 9 natural, round brilliant cut rubies...
View full detailsVintage 14 karat gold ruby and diamond bypass ring. 2 natural, cabochon star rubies, prong set, estimated 1.8 carats total weight 2 natural, round...
View full detailsNatural ruby cabochon sits at center of ring, estimated 1.2 carats total weight Black and white acrylic inlay on either side of the ruby 18 natura...
View full detailsExpertly crafted in 14 karat white gold by the jewelers at Vintage Jewelers and Gifts, this ring stacker features handset castle pave design and 8 ...
View full detailsNatural, AA quality, pear shaped rubies dangle from thes drop earrings, estimated 0.5 carat total weight 10 diamond accents are split between each...
View full detailsAlternating fishtail set, natural ruby, natural diamond, 14k yellow gold, hinged bangle bracelet. 8 round cut natural rubies, estimated 0.32 carat...
View full details21 round cut rubies in channel setting, estimated 1.4 carats total weight 14k yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet 6.75" inner circumference, will f...
View full detailsCabochon oval Burma ruby, 0.83 carats total weight. Natural diamond accents on either side of ruby, .02 carats total weight. Stamped 14k yellow go...
View full details105 round rubies pave set inside of the ring. 1.575 carats total weight 164 round brilliant, natural diamond accents adorn the cage overlay on the...
View full details1.29 carat natural oval ruby center with diamond and ruby halos. 14k gold gold .23 total carat weight natural diamonds. G color, SI clarity 18" lo...
View full details14 karat yellow gold ruby martini stud earrings. One pair of 4 mm round, natural rubies, AA quality, weighing .57 carats total. Three prong martin...
View full detailsRuby and diamond 14k gold stackable ring band. 8 round brilliant, natural diamond, near colorless, Si clarity, totaling .03 carats. 5 round, natur...
View full detailsRuby and diamond 14 karat white gold double line ring band. 17 natural round rubies totaling .25 carats, 17 natural round brilliant Si clarity, n...
View full details18 karat white gold, sapphire, tsavorite and ruby 18kw gold snake ring. Pave set with 89 natural, round sapphires, tsavorites, and ruby eyes tota...
View full details18 karat gold, ruby and natural diamond, pear shaped pendant. AAA quality, pear shaped, natural ruby center stone, weighing an estimated .40 cara...
View full details18 karat two tone ruby and diamond double halo pendant. .70 carat (estimated) oval shaped, AAA quality, natural ruby center stone. 44 round brill...
View full detailsRuby and diamond 14 karat yellow gold line bracelet. 7.5” length, 3.2 mm width, 11.8 grams. 45 natural round rubies, B quality, @ 3.6 carats total...
View full detailsExpertly crafted in 18 karat white gold, this exquisite necklace features three invisible set segments of natural rubies, totaling an impressive 12...
View full details14 karat white gold ruby and diamond invisible set ring. 8 natural, princess cut, near colorless, VS clarity, diamonds totaling 1.0 carats (Estim...
View full detailsThis vintage bracelet boasts a stunning combination of rubies and diamonds set in 14k white gold. The 7" bracelet features 477 bar-set, French-cut ...
View full detailsRed, white and blue! Expertly crafted in 14 karat white gold by the jewelers at Vintage Jewelers and Gifts, this ring stacker features a hand set c...
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