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.
18 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 detailsOrganic nugget style pendant in 14k yellow gold 6 round rubies, approx 3mm each with a total estimated weight of .78 carats chain available separa...
View full detailsVintage 14 karat white gold, Ruby and diamond cluster ballerina ring. 12 round faceted, natural AA rubies, totaling an estimated 1.08 carats. 19 ...
View full detailsThese magnificent 14 karat white gold drop earrings contain 178 sparkling round brilliant cut, VS clarity, natural diamonds adorned with 44 caliber...
View full detailsThe curved chevron design of this platinum ring highlights the perfectly matched princess cut rubies which are bordered on one side by a row of rou...
View full detailsAn exceptional vintage inspired design of a 14 karat white gold ruby and diamond ring. The 18 caliber cut rubies with a total carat weight of 1.05 ...
View full detailsThis classic design features a scintallating heart shaped natural ruby that is 1.15 carats set in a simple 14 karat white gold double gallery setti...
View full detailsThis 14 karat two tone Eastern Star (Amaranth), past Queen, commemorative ring features a crown set with 2 synthetic oval cabochon rubies. A star ...
View full detailsTwo red AAA natural round rubies totaling 1.04 carat weight (.53 & .51 carats each) are prong set in these platinum “martini” style stud earrin...
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